Playing for Peace: Music, Peacebuilding, and the Disruption of Violent Narratives
The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic continues to foster global uncertainty, anxiety, and feelings of social seclusion. Indeed, governments around…
Policy Talks Podcast Episode 45 – Saudi Arabia: An Overview of Domestic and Foreign Policy under MBS
This Policy Talks episode was produced with support from iAffairs Canada. Guest: Professor F. Gregory Gause III, Head of the Department…
The Middle East and ‘Game of Thrones’
**Spoilers for both the books and the TV Series ahead (but, who are we kidding? You’ve already binge-watched…
“Supporters of Jerusalem”: Israeli Dilemmas and the Sinai Insurgency
While Islamic State (IS) militants focus on territorial ambitions in Syria and Iraq, affiliated jihadist organizations and inspired…
From “Game-Changing Weapons” to Changing the Game: Israel vs Hezbollah
Follow @iAffairsCanada The alleged Israeli airstrike last week in Syria represents a significant milestone in the covert…
Asymmetrical Perceptions of Success: Why Was a Hamas-Israel Ceasefire Finally Reached?
As the latest Egyptian brokered ceasefire appears to hold, both Israel and Hamas are claiming victory. Palestinian Authority…
Arab-Israeli Energy Politics: Natural Gas in the Middle East
Newly discovered natural gas reserves in the eastern Mediterranean are reshaping the geopolitical landscape in the Middle East. …