Kunduz: U.S. Airstrike on MSF Hospital (Part I)

Afghanistan, Central Asia, Diplomatic Relations, Hinna Hatif, Human Rights, NATO, NGOs, Peace & Security, Society, Culture, and Security, Taliban, The United States of America October 9, 2015 Hinna Hatif

In the first part of the this series Hinna Hatif examines the U.S. airstrike that killed 22 people when a Doctors Without Borders hospital was struck in Kunduz, Afghanistan.

Drones: The Best Defence Canada Doesn’t Have- Part II: The collateral damage from warring with drones

Afghanistan, Canada, Canadian Armed Forces, Defense, Europe, Intelligence & National Security, ISIS, Islamic State, Kelsey Berg, Peace & Security, Procurement, Security, Technology, Terrorism, The Arctic, The United States of America, United Kingdom, United Nations September 29, 2015 Kelsey Berg

In Part II of III, Kelsey Berg discusses the rapid expansion of military drones, and its drawbacks.

Drones: The Best Defence Canada Doesn’t Have- Part I: Long Awaited JUSTAS

Afghanistan, Canada, Canadian Armed Forces, Defence Spending, Defense, Intelligence & National Security, Kelsey Berg, Peace & Security, Procurement, Search and Rescue, Security, Technology, The Arctic, The United States of America September 23, 2015 Kelsey Berg

In Part I of III, Kelsey Berg presents the dilemmas and benefits of the Canadian Armed Force’s future acquisition of drones.

Women Make a Difference in Peace Negotiations

Afghanistan, Central Asia, Culture, Diplomatic Relations, Peace & Security, The Middle East and North Africa, Umaima Ghori, United Nations, Women, Women in Security, women in security September 4, 2015 Umaima Ghori

Melanne Verveer, who served as U.S. Ambassador for Global Women’s Issues, remarked that clashes had occurred in 31 of the world’s 39 active conflicts after peace settlements. None of the 31 cases had women involved in the peace process.

DND Decides that Silence is the Best Policy

Afghanistan, Africa, Canada, Canadian Armed Forces, Defense, Human Rights, International Relations, ISIS, Kelsey Berg, Kuwait, Peace & Security, Rights, Security, Society, The Middle East and North Africa, The United States of America August 28, 2015 Kelsey Berg

Kelsey Berg examines the government’s recent policy to halt public briefings from the Department of National Defence.

Is There a Possibility for Peace in Afghanistan?

Afghanistan, China, Diplomatic Relations, Emerging Security, Evan Blackwell, India, International Relations, ISIS, Islamic State, Pakistan, Peace & Security, Security, Uncategorized August 9, 2015 Evan Blackwell

Evan Blackwell considers the prospects for peace in Afghanistan.

No Country for ISIS

Afghanistan, Expanding Community, Hasan Siddiqui, Iran, Pakistan, Security, Southeast Asia, Southeast Asia, Terrorism July 8, 2015 Hasan Siddiqui

Hasan Siddiqui brings to light the brewing conflict between two militant groups in Afghanistan, the infamous Taliban and the ruthless ISIS

Military Health in an Age of Global Conflict: Part II

Afghanistan, Canada, Canadian Armed Forces, Health, Kelsey Berg, NATO, Security, Uncategorized June 22, 2015 Kelsey Berg

In Part II of a two-part series, Kelsey Berg addresses the Canada’s military health services that are available for soldiers following their return home from a deployment.