Approximately 7 million Afghans voted in the 2nd round of the presidential election amid widespread allegations of corruption, threats of violence from the Taliban and ballot shortages.
5. Authors of the NCC
A list of authors, past and present
What would George Kennan think of “Containment 2.0”?
Kristian Kennedy discusses the extent to which Obama’s actions in Russia are a modern application of Kennan’s Cold War policy of containment.
Looking to the East: Canada-Poland Relations
With Stephen Harper’s latest trip to Europe beginning in Warsaw, Scott Falls discusses Canada’s relationship with Poland and how it is affected by the current situation in Ukraine.
EU Elections: Distinguishing the Far-Right’s Gains
Daniel Troup discusses the recent EU elections and argues that those concerned with rising nationalism should focus on France.
North Korea’s Mystery Frigates
Recent satellite imagery suggests North Korea’s maritime power has been underestimated. Paul Pryce explores the implications for the region.
Reservist Employability in the Present Economic Climate
Craig Moorhead discusses the employment difficulties facing Canada’s former reservists.
Pipelines and Lifelines
David Hunter explores the relationships wrought over the development of pipelines.
The Fermi Paradox: A Blurry Line Between Sci-Fi and Security (2/2)
In this second section of her two-part article series, Tina Bouffet examines both the plausible and the absurd proposed solutions to the Fermi Paradox.
NATO’s Response to Russia: How Energy Concerns Trump Sovereignty
Samantha Hossack examines recent NATO responses to Russia’s actions in Ukraine and what they mean for the Alliance.
An Uncertain Future: Security in Afghanistan post 2014
Will Afghanistan sign a bilateral security agreement with the United States? Trevor Schenk looks at the implications for Afghanistan’s security and its sovereignty from all sides.