A list of authors, past and present

Aaron Willschick Canada Eastern Europe and Russia The Middle East and North Africa Western Europe

The “End” of NATO? The Alliance and Its Role in the 21st Century

In a response to J.L. Granastein’s recent article on NATO’s role in today’s security landscape, Aaron Willschick argues that Granastein’s argument is compelling yet flawed and that NATO can still serve an important role going forward.

Aaron Willschick Africa Asia-Pacific Eastern Europe and Russia Expanding Community Maritime Nation Western Europe

An Unlikely Alliance: Ukraine and NATO in the Battle Against Maritime Piracy

Aaron Willschick examines the unlikely partnership between Ukraine and NATO on maritime piracy, but warns that the former Soviet state has a long way to go if it wishes to be accepted into the West.

Asia-Pacific Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Maritime Nation Sarah Wang Western Europe

A Tale of Two Treaties – Italy v. India

Over a year ago, on February 15, 2012, two Italian marines on board the oil tanker Enrica Lexie, shot and killed two Indian fishermen off the coast of the Arabian Sea near the Indian state of Kerala. A series of events that followed in the past year has now led to the Indian government’s refusal Read More…

Aaron Willschick Asia-Pacific Cyber Security and Emerging Threats The Middle East and North Africa

Trading Humans for Robots: The Battle Against Roadside Bombs in Afghanistan and Iraq

Aaron Willschick takes a look at the technological evolution of the Afghanistan and Iraq Wars and the use of bomb ‘sniffing’ robots that are saving the lives of many soldiers.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Khalid Mahdi

International Condemnation of the North Korean Nuclear Test: Firmness in the Face of Insanity?

On February 12, 2013, North Korea conducted its third nuclear test. This article examines North Korean actions and rhetoric in the aftermath of the test, and the impact of international sanctions.

Aaron Willschick Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Eastern Europe and Russia Western Europe

The Connected Forces Initiative: NATO’s (Im)practical Road to Interoperability

Aaron Willschick takes a look at NATO’s Connected Forces Initiative and the major difficulties that go along with building interoperability within an alliance of self-interested members.