MIR Meets: Katherine Dee Blaise Brosnan Nov 1, 2023 Host Blaise Brosnan sits down with Substack writer and internet culture reporter Katherine Dee, to discuss the…
The Beginning of a New Era in the Middle East? Simon Anquetil Sep 19, 2023 On March 10, Iran and Saudi Arabia surprised many by announcing the re-establishment of their diplomatic ties. The…
Le soft power, l’Arabie saoudite et le futur du sport Loïc Robinson Mar 23, 2023 Le sport est aujourd'hui souvent utilisé comme outil politique. L'Arabie saoudite, toutefois, pousse cet usage à de…
The Economics of Oil Mariel Yacolca Maguina Nov 29, 2022 The volatility of the price of oil in recent years is not a consequence of a single event or action. Be it the…
The US and Saudi’s strategic alliance: Why the Biden Administration will Turn the… Boubacar Ouane Apr 5, 2021 The pressure to impose sanctions upon the crown prince is at odds with the two countries' vital bilateral…
Political Distancing: Canada’s Role in the Yemeni Civil War Savannah Sguigna Nov 26, 2020 As negotiations between Yemen, their allies, and the UN continue, the Security Council’s investigation into…
How COVID-19 Is Worsening the Crisis in Yemen Enora Lauvau Oct 21, 2020 Today, amidst the worldwide outbreaks of COVID-19, Yemen is not solely battling against one crisis anymore, but…
Another Goal in Mind: “Sportswashing” in Professional Soccer Matthias Hoenisch Jun 10, 2020 Governments have always attempted to repurpose public sporting enthusiasm for their political gain. Sportswashing…
The Price War and the Pandemic: Why the Oil Market is in Shambles Justine Coutu Apr 26, 2020 It is obvious that the war triggered will be harmful in the long run; it might, in fact, permanently disrupt…
How COVID-19 Will Impact Saudi Arabia’s Patronage-Based Economy Jordan Royt Apr 24, 2020 COVID-19 struck at the wrong time for a state looking to roll back welfare and build a private marketplace. If the…