Middle East

BY ANNA KRUGLOVA The past 10 to 15 years have been characterized by the rise of Islamic radicalism and extremism. An abundance of information about terrifying terrorist attacks committed by… read more →

BY ANNA KRUGLOVA During the course of Syria’s civil war, a new terrorist group, ISIS, appeared from out of nowhere. Today, it is referred to as ‘one of the most dangerous… read more →

BY MICHAEL MORAN One of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s main objectives during his time in power has been to reestablish Russia as a major player in world affairs.  Feeling disrespected… read more →

BY ERIK KHZMALYAN Napoleon was right when he wisely noticed that “to know a nation’s geography is to know its foreign policy.” The saying is particularly valid for Russia whose… read more →

BY KNARIK GASPARYAN  “To draw the boldest outline of the past is to make Israel’s basic case. To sketch the present is to see the Arab’s plight” (Bickerton, 3). The… read more →