The Return of Japan’s Ambition: Shinzo Abe’s Assertive Foreign Policy

Afghanistan, Asia-Pacific, Diplomatic Relations, Emerging Security, International Relations, Iraq, Japan, John Pollock, NATO, Peace & Security March 31, 2016 John Pollock

In his article, John Pollock analyzes the shift in Japanese foreign policy after Shinzo Abe took office in 2012.

Event Summary: Women in Security & Peacekeeping

Afghanistan, Canada, Hinna Hatif, Kelly Rahardja, NATO, Naval Issues, Peace & Security, Women, Women in Security December 15, 2015 NATO Association of Canada

Event summary of our Women in Security and Peacekeeping panel discussion on Wednesday, December 9, 2015.

A Short History of Nearly Everything NATO: Pt. 3

Afghanistan, Aishwarya Sahai, Canada, Canada's NATO, Defense, Diplomatic Relations, Global Governance, Intelligence & National Security, International Law & Policy, Security, Taliban, Terrorism November 20, 2015 Aishwarya Sahai

Ian and Aishwarya continue their A Short History of Nearly Everything NATO with this installation discussing NATO in Afghanistan.

Welcoming Canada’s New Minister of National Defence

Afghanistan, Canada, Canadian Armed Forces, Defense, Diplomatic Relations, Intelligence & National Security, NATO, Peace & Security, Sandra Song, Security, Society November 4, 2015 Sandra Song

Get to know the newly announced Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Harjit Sajjan.

Taking a Look at the BattleView 360

Afghanistan, Canada, Canadian Armed Forces, Defence Spending, Defense, Paul Pryce, Peace & Security, Security, Technology November 3, 2015 Paul Pryce

The defence industry is looking at improving battlefield communication. Paul Pryce explains that one new system seems to have the Canadian Armed Forces’ attention.

Kunduz: The Rise of the Taliban (Part II)

Afghanistan, Central Asia, Development, Hinna Hatif, Human Rights, NATO, NGOs, Pakistan, Peace & Security, Rights, Security, Society, Society, Culture, and Security, Taliban, Terrorism, The United States of America October 21, 2015 Hinna Hatif

In the second part of this series Hinna Hatif examines the implications that led to the rise of Taliban in Kunduz city.

Canada’s Wounded Warriors

Afghanistan, Canada, Canadian Armed Forces, Defense, Health, Human Rights, Paul Pryce, Peace & Security, Security, Society October 16, 2015 Paul Pryce

Paul Pryce proposes revisiting the Canadian military’s definition of ‘Universality of Service’ to better ease the transition of wounded veterans to civilian life.