Aleksi Korpela Canada David Sutton Defense Drazo Kraishnik Editors' Forum Iraq ISIS Islamic State Michael Kang Michael Lumbers Security Syria Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa

Will Canada’s Revamped Role Prove Effective In Countering ISIS?

Our Program Editors and Research Analysts debate the merits of the Trudeau government’s new approach to the anti-ISIS mission.

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Anti–Refugee Policies in Scandinavia and the Great Effect on the Global Refugee Crisis

Our Program Editors and Research Analysts debate the greater effects of the recent change in refugee policy by Scandinavian states.

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Has Iran Reached A Turning Point In Its Relations With The World?

Our program editors debate whether Iran’s adherence to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action signifies a new era in its foreign policy.

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What Was The International News Story of 2015?

In a year packed with events, trends, and personalities that shaped the world, our program editors weigh in with which one was most impactful.

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Is A More Aggressive Strategy To Counter ISIS Needed?

In the wake of the Paris attacks, our program editors consider whether the West’s military campaign against ISIS should be intensified.

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Should Canada Increase Its Support for NATO Operations to Relieve the Burden of Allies?

On the eve of our annual fall conference, which looks at Canada’s role in NATO following the 2014 Wales Summit, our program editors debate whether Canada should do more to pull its weight.