Jihadism vs. Female Fighter? Marissa Young discusses the effect of independently organized militant women’s groups on ISIL.
5. Authors of the NCC
A list of authors, past and present
Will Operation Impact be Enough to Degrade ISIS? Canada’s Mission Behind Friendly Lines
Winning the conflict against ISIS will entail reaching a solidified victory, focusing on changing geopolitics, and observing lessons from the War on Terror in Afghanistan. Jayson Derow analyzes Canada’s strategy of utilizing military advisors within the Iraqi Security Forces to degrade ISIS.
Should NATO Continue its Expansion?
What do Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Georgia, and Macedonia have in common? All are – for better or for worse – pursuing NATO membership. Our new program editors and research analysts weigh in on whether the Alliance should continue to enlarge.
The Role of Mothers in Countering Violent Extremism
Grace Lee discusses Edit Schallffer and Ulrich Kropiunnigg’s essay “A New Security Architecture: Mothers Included!” from “A Man’s World? Exploring the Roles of Women in Counter Terrorism and Violent Extremism”
The New Top Gun? Russia’s Fifth-Generation Stealth Fighter
Russian officials have extolled the T-50 jet fighter as the new top-gun stealth aircraft – but is it really? Aleksi Korpela takes a closer look at PAK FA and its procurement history.
In Deep Water: Azerbaijan’s Increasing Economic Isolation
Marko Gombac discusses the effect of the increasing isolation of Azerbaijan in the Eurasian economic region highlighted by Monday’s ceasefire violations.
Towards Gender Equality: Recent Updates in NATO’s Implementation of Resolution 1325
Sophie Barnett highlights some of NATO’s initiatives to comply with UN Resolution 1325 and the need to continue promoting women in NATO leadership.
A View From Moldova: Moldova’s Rapprochement with NATO
Sonia Liang discusses the possibility of Moldova’s NATO membership in the face of emerging national security threats.
Renowned of All the Lands: Canada’s Engagement with Australia and New Zealand
Following the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong, Paul Pryce discusses Canada’s enduring defence partnership with Australia and New Zealand.
Can NATO Make a Difference in Nagorno-Karabakh?
Following the deadly outbreak of violence between Azerbaijan and Armenia in the perpetually unstable conflict of Nagorno-Karabakh, Neil Siviter examines what role NATO can play to facilitate peace.