A list of authors, past and present

Africa Brian Merry Canada Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Diplomatic Relations International Law & Policy Latin America Peace & Security Rights Security Society Society, Culture, and Security Western Europe

The Commonwealth: From Mere Association to Strategic Unification

In his latest article, Brian suggests ways in which the Commonwealth’s security could be expanded. The results could foster closer diplomatic ties and ensure long-term viability of the organization.

Africa Boko Haram Global Horizons Kabir Bhatia Nigeria Peace & Conflict Studies Peace & Security Terrorism

Nigerians Set to Hit the Polls, Amidst Growing Violence Part I: The Political Climate in Nigeria

In part one of a two-part series on Nigeria’s upcoming elections, Kabir explores the threat posed by Boko Haram to national stability, and the Nigerian and African Union responses therein.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Development Diplomatic Relations Expanding Community Human Rights International Law & Policy NATO NATO and Canada NGOs Security Women in Security Zaid Al-Nassir

Women and Security in the United Nations: Part II

In part II of this series, Zaid looks into recommendations made to the UNSC by NGO Working Group on WPS to further the implementation of the WPS agenda in the UNSC. In addition, he highlights steps taken by NATO to integrate women into its structure and operations in accordance with its support and adoption of the WPS agenda.

Africa Asia-Pacific Diplomatic Relations Human Rights International Law & Policy NATO NATO and Canada NGOs Peace & Conflict Studies Peace & Security Rights Security Women in Security Zaid Al-Nassir

Women and Security in the United Nations: Part I

Zaid Al-Nassir explores the history of UNSC resolution 1325 on Women in Security, and examines the Security Council’s implementation of the agenda thus far.

Canada Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Diplomatic Relations Eastern Europe and Russia Expanding Community International Relations Jenny Yang NATO and Canada Security Security, Trade and the Economy

The Falling Ruble, Hybrid Warfare, and the Seventh Column: An Interview with Robert Coalson on the Situation in Russia and Ukraine

Jenny Yang interviews Sr. Correspondent of Radio Free Europe, Robert Coalson, on Russia, Ukraine and Canada’s role in the future of the region.

Ryan Krueger Security, Trade and the Economy

Cheap Oil: It’s Global Economic Impact & Canada’s Tolerance

The price of oil has continued to fall in recent weeks, and is expected to stay low for a significant period of time. The current plunge in pricing may be attributed to an oversaturated global crude oil market. Strong production amongst the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) members accompanied by a sharp increase Read More…