Showdown in Sochi: The Threat of Terrorism

Nearly seven years ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin successfully won the bid to host this week’s Winter Olympics in Sochi. For Putin, this is an opportunity to show off Russia as a leader on an international stage

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What to do to promote relief in Egypt

As Egypt continues its tumultuous transition to democracy two years after the Arab Spring swept strongman President Hosni Mubarak from power, Washington must weigh its next moves carefully. For decad

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Standing on Guard for Thee: Ensuring that Canada’s Immigration System is Secure

Standing on Guard for Thee: Ensuring that Canada’s Immigration System is Secure

Joseph Humire testifies in a hearing by Canada's House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration on “Standing on Guard for Thee: Ensuring that Canada's Immigration System is Secure” held on Tuesda

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Iran’s Informal Ambassadors to Latin America

In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks in India and Georgia, the Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak has pointed the finger at Iran. This marks the second time in two months that Israeli officials have publicly allu

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