Once the weapon of choice for science fiction writers, laser are fast becoming the focus of states and weapons manufacturers as new technological developments emerge.
Elise Wagner
Paying Away the Problems: Nigeria’s Growing Security Dilemma
Violent insurgents and falling oil prices are creating a vicious circle for Africa’s largest economy.
U.S. Air Force Announces Its First F-35s to be “Combat Ready”
An important breakthrough has occurred in the development of the F-35 with the U.S. Air Force announcing the jets to be combat ready. The announcement comes at a time when Canada continues to invest in the F-35 program despite election promises stating otherwise.
The History of Defining Justice: How International Law Is Being Used to Right Past Wrongs
Palestine has indicated that it wants to take legal action against Britain for the 1917 Balfour Declaration that lead to the creation of Israel. As historical reparations cases become more common, what does this mean for our understanding of international justice?
Growing Pains: The International Criminal Court, the African Union, and the Kampala Accords
The successful ratification of the Kampala Accords means the International Criminal Court will be able to charge leaders with the crime of aggression but trouble continues for the court as member states of the African Union publicly voice their discontent.
Taking Terrorism to an International Court: Ayyash et. al. continues to trial in The Hague
The Special Tribunal for Lebanon is delivering justice for former Lebanese prime minister Rafik Hariri and other victims of the Feb 14, 2005 bombings in Beirut in a unique way.
Fine Balance: Weighing Canadian Interests in Procurement, Economics, and Integrity
The Integrity Regime ensures that Canadian defence procurement remains open, transparent, and viable. Yet what is there to ensure that Canada’s defence industry remains profitable?