Africa Asia-Pacific Canada Culture Defense Diplomatic Relations Eastern Europe and Russia Editors' Forum Jeff Tian Latin America NATO North Korea Samara Zaifman Sandra Song Society The Arctic The Middle East and North Africa The United States of America Victoria Heath Western Europe

Fi – Fa – Fo – Fum

At the Water Cooler, our Program Editors take on the latest FIFA corruption allegations and President Putin’s claim of a US conspiracy. Should we boycott the 2018 World Cup?

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Bearing Down: Modernizing Russia’s Armed Forces

Hasan Siddiqui articulates Russia’s military ambitions, contextualizes it within the broader geopolitical situation in Europe as well as analysing NATO’s attitude towards it.

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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.

Defense Diplomatic Relations International Relations NATO NATO and Canada Security Syria Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa Trevor Schenk

The Barbarians Are at the Gates: NATO, Turkey and the Syrian Quagmire

Trevor Schenk discusses the implications of Turkey’s policy towards Syria and if it can be trusted as a reliable ally in the fight against the Islamic State.

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“Three Leafs” for the Woman In Blue: Lieutenant-General Christine Whitecross

Lieutenant-General Christine Whitecross becomes the first “three leaf” general in the Canadian Armed Forces. This appointment comes alongside the uncovered reports of sexual misconduct in the CF.

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I’m a Steamroller Baby, and I Wear Camo Too

Victoria examines the role of women in the military through an interactive presentation. Take a virtual stroll through several countries and learn about the women who are shattering stereotypes.