Hot Takes
In many ways, the events of fall 2024 represent a significant setback and a major turning point for Tehran's influence in the Middle East. The spectacular sabotage of Hezbollah's telecommunications…
In our twenty-first episode of Battle Rhythm season 3, Steve Saideman and Dr. Wendy H. Wong (Professor of Political Science and Principal’s Research Chair at the University of British Columbia)…
In episode 20 of Battle Rhythm's third season, Steve travels to Pennsylvania, discussion on campaign spending ensues. Co-host Thomas Hughes, Assistant Professor at Mt. Allison University and Steve also discuss…
Hot Takes
On August 5, 2024, the Secretary General of the Lebanese Shiite political-military group Hezbollah (“Party of God”) tweeted in Hebrew: “Maybe tonight, maybe tomorrow, maybe in a week”. He was…
In episode 19 of Battle Rhythm's third season, Steve has an agreeable discussion with David Pugliese on Canadaland’s Backbench podcast. Co-host Thomas Hughes, Assistant Professor at Mt. Allison University and…
Hot Takes
The foreign agents law under the leadership of Bidzina Ivanichvili and the Russians Last May, the government led by the Georgian Dream party decreed that non-governmental organizations whose funding was…
Policy Briefs
Geopolitical tensions linked to the Arctic have developed as a result of Russia's hostile attitude in the region. The war in Ukraine has played an important role in accentuating this…
Policy Reports
In the autumn of 2023, Azerbaijan's armed forces completed their reconquest of the territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, until then controlled by the self-proclaimed republic of Artsakh (its Armenian name). This military…
In episode 18 of Battle Rhythm's third season, Steve testifies at the Parliamentary Defence Committee, discussion ensues. Co-host Thomas Hughes, Assistant Professor at Mt. Allison University and Steve also discuss…
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