The Syrian Civil War: the Civilians in the Middle
Mónica Canário explains the rise to power of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, and the complexities of the civil war that has devastated the country.
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Foreign Policy
The New American Military Posture in the Age of Donald Trump
Stefano Loi comments on Donald Trump’s contradicting views about the revised role of US armed forces and military power in the world stage.
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Kerry’s Principles for Peace in the Middle East
Mirko Stefanovic deconstructs the US Secretary of State’s principles regarding the Middle-East peace process, proposed in a speech earlier this week.
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Climate Wars and War against Climate Change
Nuno Lemos Pires explains the dangers of climate change and explores strategies to tackle this issue, including preventive, defensive, and offensive action.
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The United Nations Security Council Resolution and Israel
Mirko Stefanovic comments on the issuing of a non-binding UN Security Council resolution condemning Israeli settlements on the West Bank territory.
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Conservation in Africa: New Resolutions, Old Debates
Eduard Gargallo writes about the results and obstacles of the latest Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora Summit.
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10 Things to Read about Turkish-Russian Relations
In an especially complicated context, David Ferreira looks at the diplomatic relations between Russia and Turkey, offering a list of 10 things to read.
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The Assassination of a Diplomat in Ankara
Mirko Stefanovic comments on the circumstances and consequences of the assassination of Andrey Karlov, the Russian Ambassador to Turkey.
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10 Things to Read About Climate Change Agreements
Mónica Canário offers a list of 10 things to read following the entry into force of the Paris Agreement, in the first of two articles about climate change.
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Russian Ambassador Andrey Karlov Shot Dead in Ankara
David Ferreira comments on the reactions following the assassination of Russian diplomat Andrey Karlov by an off-duty Turkish policeman.
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