Section: The Huffington Post (USA)
Now Is Not the Time for Europe to Lose Faith
Despite all the focus in Europe on refugees, terrorism and Brexit, there is one region which still requires the attention of both European elite as well as its society — Eastern Europe. We are at risk of losing our focus in the region, and this could hurt countries that are attempting to finally shed their Soviet heritage. As the most...
Russia’s Staging Bases in Armenia
Image: Stock Photo. FreeImages.com/Krzysztof (Kriss) Szkurlatowski Armenians have had an ambivalent feeling toward Russia since independence in 1991. On the one hand, they are grateful that Russia’s defeat of Persia — today’s Iran — in the early 1800s prevented the destruction of Armenian civilization. They are also...
Russia’s staging bases in Armenia
Image: Stock Photo. FreeImages.com/Krzysztof (Kriss) Szkurlatowski Armenians have had an ambivalent feeling toward Russia since independence in 1991. On the one hand, they are grateful that Russia’s defeat of Persia — today’s Iran — in the early 1800s prevented the destruction of Armenian civilization. They are also...
Stunning Photos Of Norway’s Reindeer Hide A Radioactive Secret
Nearly three decades have passed since the devastating meltdown at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Pripyat, Ukraine. Yet, all these years later the fallout from the disaster continues to have a detrimental environmental effect.The deadly 1986 explosion at Chernobyl resulted in a mass evacuation and the relocation of hundreds of thousands of...
Stunning Photos Of Norway’s Reindeer Hide A Radioactive Secret
Nearly three decades have passed since the devastating meltdown at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Pripyat, Ukraine. Yet, all these years later the fallout from the disaster continues to have a detrimental environmental effect.The deadly 1986 explosion at Chernobyl resulted in a mass evacuation and the relocation of hundreds of thousands of...
Northern Canada Holds Promising Potential For Trudeau Government
During Justin Trudeau’s election campaign and his first 100 days in government, four themes have emerged – infrastructure investment, reconciliation with First Nations, Metis and the Inuit, climate change, and multilateral engagement in foreign policy – areas that converge in the North.The first 100 days of the new Trudeau government have...
Demystifying The EU In The Arctic
The time has come for Arctic states to try to understand the European Union and acknowledge its investments in research, development and education in the region, and its contribution to Arctic governance. It should be formally accepted as an observer to the Arctic Council.The European Union is enhancing its engagement in the Arctic. It is...
Western Paranoia aside, Russia Unlikely to Attack the Baltics
When the Cold War closed many people believed that history had ended. Peace had descended upon the earth. The lion was about to lie down with the lamb. The Second Coming seemed on its way. Europe was certain to be free and undivided. Alas, it hasn’t worked out that way. But no worries. At least NATO officials are happy. Following Russian...
It’s About Human Rights: Social Media Platforms Must Safeguard Citizen-Generated Content
Content shared on social media has ever-increasing potential to be used as evidence of wartime atrocities and human rights violations. However, traditional social media models are stifling activists and burying evidence. There is a need for more tools and technologies built specifically for activists.User-generated content shared over social...
It’s About Human Rights: Social Media Platforms Must Safeguard Citizen-Generated Content
Content shared on social media has ever-increasing potential to be used as evidence of wartime atrocities and human rights violations. However, traditional social media models are stifling activists and burying evidence. There is a need for more tools and technologies built specifically for activists.User-generated content shared over social...
