The rise of BRICS: A New Multipolar International Order?
The economic coalition BRICS (an acronym for its members: Brazil, Russia, India, China & South Africa), has rapidly risen to become a major actor in the global arena. With increased More
Op-Ed: Turkey’s Mediation in the Ukrainian War: The Arbitrator we did not Expect
In light of the ongoing war in Ukraine, the Western world has sought unity in the face of Russian aggression. The European Union (EU) and the United States (US) chose More
Protecting” Ethnic Russians by Expanding the Definition of “Self-Defence”
Expanding the Definition of the “Self” in “Self-Defence”: The universal ban on inter-state war is a central element of the UN Charter. For states that are members of the United More
The Kremlin’s Disinformation Machine and its Effects on Russian Domestic Support
In late February 2022, President Vladimir Putin launched a military invasion of Ukraine, sparking worldwide outrage as well as protests within Russia. Beyond the intense conflict on the ground , More
The Flawed Logic of Nuclear Deterrence
Since the end of World War II, the concept of nuclear deterrence has grown to become a cornerstone of international relations theory. The idea that possession of weapons of mass More
Could This Be the Beginning of the End of Putin’s regime?
Since he came to power in 2000, Putin has dreamed of a world where Russia was on the global stage; to bring back the “triumphant” Soviet days. His goal appears More
The Aggressor and The Enabler: Belarus’ Role in Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
On February 24th, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine after having amassed troops over several months at its shared border with Ukraine, as well as in Belarus. Belarus has played a critical, More
The Montreux Convention: Why Is It Essential for the Russo-Ukraine Conflict?
Following Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine, Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, requested that Turkey restrict the straits to warships. This request disrupts internal Turkish discussions over the Montreux Convention’s implementation and More
Flash Analysis: Putin’s Assault on Ukraine
An Attack From Three Sides: Russian forces have been deployed in an attack on Ukraine as President Vladimir Putin disregardes international sanctions and warns Western countries that any form of More
The Ukraine Crisis: A Demonstration of Russia’s Power
The crisis at the Ukraine-Russia border, building since April of last year when Russia first began amassing troops, has grown increasingly volatile these past months, with tensions between Russia and More