Get Back to Foreign Policy Basics, Ditch Faulty Approach on Ukraine
Sloppy stick-handling on Ukraine might be symptomatic of a broader malaise. It happens when policy-making is replaced by political hyperbole.
Ukraine’s ‘Servant of the People’ is a Western Fiction
There are far better ways to support the Ukrainian people than glorifying Volodymyr Zelensky
The Ukraine Crisis – More War or Shared Responsibility?
The US goal to end the Putin regime by overextending and unbalancing Russia has thus far not succeeded.…
These Countries are Willing to Risk US Ire Over Russia-Ukraine
The Global South is not intimidated and has increasingly refused to ally with the West on sanctions and condemnations.
Why Non-Western Countries Tend to See Russia’s War Very, Very Differently
The West appears blind to its own hypocrisy and narrow interests in calling for a rules-based order.
Far-Right Extremism in Canada and Terrorism under the Criminal Code
The prevalence of far-right extremism in Canada continues to be a growing concern. This piece examines how its relationship to the law impacts the broader societal consciousness.
Point of View Statement on Conflict in Ukraine: Negotiate Peace Now
Peace and Conflict Resolution scholars and foreign affairs practitioners convened at the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School’s Point…
Let’s Stop Pretending Canada Isn’t at War in Ukraine
Economic and other actions just short of a formal declaration of war can be lethal and carry unpredictable consequences.
A Timeline on Ukrainian-Russian Relations Since 2014
A compilation of research on the Ukraine-Russia Crisis since 2014 as seen through the eyes of iAffairs contributors past and present.
Is There a Diplomatic Solution to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine?
Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is motivated by his desire to resurrect an old Russian empire that failed to stand the test of time and is now necessary for his regime’s survival. For Ukraine, maintaining independent sovereignty is key to its survival, making a diplomatic solution unlikely.