Trevor Schenk recently completed my M.A. in Political Science/International Relations at McMaster University. Before that he completed his B.A. in Political Science and History at McMaster University. During his graduate studies, Trevor traveled to Japan to do research on the Fukushima nuclear disaster and its effects on the local population. He wrote his Major Research Paper on the role of Private Military Companies operating in Iraq and their effect on U.S. and coalition counterinsurgency strategy during the 2003 war. Trevor’s main interests are in security studies, specifically the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and the Global War on Terror. Other interests include Canadian/U.S. foreign policy, as well as military and strategic studies.

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Canada in the World: Youth Dialogue on Emerging International Security Challenges

The NATO Association of Canada presents “Canada in the World: Youth Dialogue on Emerging International Security Challenges”

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Intelligence & National Security Iran Iraq ISIS Islamic State Kurds Libya NATO Security Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa The United States of America Trevor Schenk

The Slow Grind: America’s Bombing Campaign in Syria and Iraq

The U.S. Military might have total air supremacy over the sky’s of Iraq and Syria, but can a bombing campaign alone defeat the Islamic state?

Canada Defense Diplomatic Relations Eastern Europe and Russia Estonia Europe France Germany Global Governance International Relations Lithuania NATO NATO and Canada Russia Scandinavia Security The United States of America Trevor Schenk Uncategorized Western Europe

Three Minutes to Midnight: Russian Aggression, NATO Expansion and the Constant Wrestling Match Between Fear and Hope.

Three Minutes to Doomsday, Russian Aggression, NATO expansion and the implications of Russian and NATO buildup in Eastern Europe.

Hezbollah International Relations Iran Iraq Islamic State NATO Security Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa The United States of America Trevor Schenk

The Enemy of My Enemy Is Still My Enemy: Iraq’s Shi’a Militias

Trevor Schenk analyzes the rise of Shi’a militias fighting the Islamic State in Iraq, and why this could be detrimental to the long term goal of creating a stable Iraq.

Canada Defense Diplomatic Relations Eastern Europe and Russia Europe International Relations Iraq Islamic State NATO NATO and Canada Naval Issues Russia Security Terrorism The United States of America Trevor Schenk Western Europe

Outperforming its Allies? Canada and its Commitment to NATO

Trevor Schenk discusses Canada’s expanding role within NATO, and how through its contributions it is out performing most of its allies despite its modest defence budget.

Defense Diplomatic Relations International Relations NATO NATO and Canada Security Syria Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa Trevor Schenk

The Barbarians Are at the Gates: NATO, Turkey and the Syrian Quagmire

Trevor Schenk discusses the implications of Turkey’s policy towards Syria and if it can be trusted as a reliable ally in the fight against the Islamic State.

Africa Asia-Pacific Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Global Governance Peace & Conflict Studies Security Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa Trevor Schenk

United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy: Effective Global Governance or Failed Policy?

A discussion on why the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy is ineffective in curbing terrorism around the world.