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The Iraqi Army: Gaining or Losing Ground?

Our Program Editors debate whether the Iraqi Army (and the militias), alongside the US-led coalition, are actually making progress in the fight against IS.

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Defence Matters in Canada

Defence Matters in Canada: Findings From a Cross Canada Discussion Published September 2013 A project that the NCC (then the Atlantic Council) had a great part in, and one which has gained in importance since it was written is the Defense Matters Report of 2013. We highly recommend this piece as an expert series of opinions Read More…

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Canada in the World: Youth Dialogue on Women, Peace and Security

Canada in the World: Youth Dialogue on Women, Peace and Security Published May 2015 The Atlantic Council of Canada is proud to present its first publication focused on Women, Peace and Security: Canada in the World: Youth Dialogue on Women, Peace and Security. The publication is a joint-effort by ACC members, Junior Research Fellows and external contributors. It was Read More…

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Aliante Essay Contest

Get ready for the upcoming Aliante Essay Contest! Below is a brief from last year’s winners, describing their incredible experience in Slovakia! Stay tuned: information on the 2015 Contest will be posted shortly!!   ADVENTURE IN SLOVAKIA By Luigi Giuliano and Andi Themeli In life, new adventures are unexpected and sometimes come from out of the Read More…