A discussion on the ISAF mission in Afghanistan, and the valuable Counterinsurgency lessons learned in over a decade of fighting.
5. Authors of the NCC
A list of authors, past and present
The Future is Guam
Guam is one of thirteen unincorporated territories the United States Government controls. From December 8,1941, to July 21, 1944, Guam was occupied by Japan, until American forces “liberated” the island nation from imperialist forces. Since then the United States has occupied the territory and has effectively turned it into a military outpost to project American Read More…
The Future of Canada’s Controversial VIP Transport Fleet
Stefan Konrad gives an in-depth analysis on the procurement strategy and controversy surrounding the Canadian government’s fleet of VIP jets.
The Islamic State: A Decade in the Making
Samir Mourani examines key events over the last decade that facilitated the rise of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.
Fragile Peace Achieved in Ukraine
As the ceasefire in Ukraine holds, Ian Litschko examines how it has unfolded.
A Canadian Gun Culture?
The recent fatal shooting of an innocent young woman in Toronto’s downtown entertainment district reminded Canadians of the impact the current national gun policy is having on cultural values and societal welfare.
A Sexual Battlefield: ISIS and Iraqi Women
Ashley Boyes examines the challenges facing Iraqi women due to the recent rise of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
China’s Role in Afghanistan after NATO’s Withdrawal
Christine Martel-Fleming examines the impact of Chinese-Afghan relations post withdrawal.
The Extremist Trend: Why Western Youth are Joining a Foreign Fight
In his latest article, Carlos Abarca examines the alarming trend of homegrown terrorism.
Arigato, Mr. Abe
At a time when policymakers in Europe and the United States are advocating for austerity measures to combat economic stagnation, Abenomics in Japan and its focus on stimulus spending could prove trailblazing