The film Battle for Sevastopol excels in illustrating the life of a legendary Soviet sniper Lyudmila Pavlichenko and the ordeal she endured. However, it is questionable whether the film has fulfilled the director’s hope of reuniting Russians and Ukrainians in the narrative of “common history.”
5. Authors of the NCC
A list of authors, past and present
China’s Military Parade Examined
Margaret looks at the arsenal of military technology displayed on the Chinese military parade, including the game changing “carrier killer”
Washing Away Our Future: Issues of Water Scarcity Part I
Aishwarya Sahai and Michael Oshell discuss the international security threat that follows water scarcity.
Kenya and the Al-Shabab Struggle
Evan Blackwell examines Al-Shabab’s growing presence in Kenya.
Feminism in Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union
To understand the resistance to feminism in Eastern Europe, it is important to examine the evolution of the international women’s movement agenda against the backdrop of Cold War tensions.
The Question of Multinationality and NATO Armed Forces
Ian is discussing the nature of multinationality in NATO armed forces and the effects it has on Alliance combat effectiveness.
Winter on Fire: Director Evgeny Afineevsky Discusses His Latest Film
Kelly Rahardja sits down with Evgeny Afineevsky, director of Winter on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom. His documentary about the 2013-14 Maidan protests in Ukraine won the People’s Choice Documentary Award at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Talk to a Diplomat: Episode XVI
Ian examines the role of technological innovation and the intelligence community.
New From the Old: The Defence Acquisition Guide (Part III of IV)
In the third of a four part series, Jonas considers the Defence Acquisition Guide and its potential impact on the future capabilities of the Canadian Forces
Canadian Man Detained Without Charge in the UAE
Kristyn Byrne discusses the case of Canadian Salim Alaradi detained in UAE.









