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Author: Nick Raffey

Nick Raffey is a Junior Research Fellow at the NATO Association of Canada. He is currently enrolled in his third year at the University of Winnipeg where he is working towards a Bachelor Degree in Political Science. His studies have been centred around international security, geopolitics, human rights and political theory. Nick developed a passion for international relations during his time at the World Affairs Seminar at Carroll University. After the completion of his undergraduate degree, he hopes to pursue a career in law. Nick holds his Student Pilot Permit and enjoys playing hockey and tennis on his downtime.

The Trump Administration’s Complicated Volte-Face on Julian Assange

Lex et Orbis, Nick Raffey May 7, 2017May 6, 2017 Nick Raffey

Nick Raffey discusses the reasons behind the Trump administration’s recent attempt to prosecute Assange and the legal hurddles involved.

Military Training or Torture? When Military Exercises Become Too Realistic

Canadian Armed Forces, Nick Raffey April 22, 2017April 25, 2017 Nick Raffey

With former Canadian Armed Forces soldiers going public with allegations of torture in training exercises, Nick Raffey discusses the psychological effects caused by realistic military training.

Alexei Navalny and Anti-Corruption Protests in Russia

NATO Operations, Nick Raffey April 9, 2017May 29, 2018 Nick Raffey

With protests carrying on for a second straight week, Nick Raffey looks into what sparked the anti-corruption demonstrations throughout Russia.

Canadian Forces’ Future Involvement in Syria

Canadian Armed Forces, Nick Raffey March 31, 2017April 3, 2017 Nick Raffey

As the US steps up its military presence in Syria, Nick Raffey discusses Canada’s future role in the Syrian theater.

Cheap and Effective: the Weaponization of Commercial Drones on the Battlefield

Emerging Security, Nick Raffey March 26, 2017March 27, 2017 Nick Raffey

Nick Raffey discusses how increasingly affordable consumer drones are affecting the battlefield and how the anti-drone industry is growing because of it.

Operation NABERIUS: The Canadian Forces’ Role in Combating Boko Haram

Canadian Armed Forces, Nick Raffey March 25, 2017March 27, 2017 Nick Raffey

Nick Raffey discusses Canada’s role in combating Boko Haram militants in Niger while highlighting potential threats in the region.

What is Moscow up to in Libya’s civil war?

Emerging Security, Nick Raffey March 12, 2017March 10, 2017 Nick Raffey

Nick Raffey discusses Russia’s involvement in Libya’s civil war.

Canadian Forces Enter the Bionic Age

Canadian Armed Forces, Nick Raffey March 2, 2017March 2, 2017 Nick Raffey

Nick Raffey discusses the Canadian Forces’ purchase of bionic knee braces and how wearable technology will impact the battlefield.

El Chapo in the United States: What this means for the Sinaloa Cartel

Emerging Security, Nick Raffey February 25, 2017February 27, 2017 Nick Raffey

With Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán behind bars in the United States, Nick Raffey discusses the power struggle between rival cartels throughout western Mexico.

Saint-Jean Royal Military College’s return to university status

Canadian Armed Forces, Nick Raffey February 17, 2017February 17, 2017 Nick Raffey

Nick Raffey discusses the significance of university status being restored at Royal Military College Saint-Jean.

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