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What will Russia do as Arctic Council Chair?
- Analysis
- June 3, 2021
On May 20, 2021, Iceland convened the 12th Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council (AC) in Reykjavik. Upon concluding its 2-year term at the helm of the AC, the host handed over the AC’s gavel to Russia. Russia’s assumption of the chairmanship of the AC generated a lot of anticipation amidst escalating tensions with western countries
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Iran’s Presidential Elections: Frustration with Principalism, Disappointment with Reform
- Analysis
- May 19, 2021
Over recent years Iran’s political-social environment has undergone a considerable transformation in the relationship between the nation and the ruling system. This is a new chapter in the life of the Islamic Republic. This process can perhaps best be described as an “emotional divorce” of the nation. In practice, it manifests as a lack of
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Biden’s Redirection of the US Climate File Brings a Sigh of Relief for Environmentalists
- Analysis
- May 17, 2021
You’re pushing a boulder up a steep hill when suddenly you lose your footing and get knocked back a few steps. Just getting back to where you were already will feel like a significant accomplishment. This is what the Biden administration’s redirection of US climate policy feels like for environmentalists: Years ago, the Obama administration
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(Re)defining Transatlantic Relations? Biden’s First 100 Days
- Analysis
- May 13, 2021
A little over 100 days into President Joe Biden’s administration, an impressive U.S. diplomatic reset with Canada and the European Union is well underway to undo the damage of the Trump presidency. This is undoubtedly a welcome change, but it has yet to deliver tangible policy breakthroughs. The next few months will determine whether the
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