Hasan Siddiqui highlights the newfound success of Syrian rebel groups in the North, what it comes with, and what it means for the current regime and potentially Syria’s future.
Peace & Security
Understanding Burundi’s Electoral Violence
Vanessa Hayford looks at the resurgence of ethnic violence in Burundi.
Women Are Game Changers in Countering Violent Extremism: Part Two
Part Two of a series examining women’s role in countering violent extremism (CVE). This article discusses the need to focus on individuality in CVE programs particularly in regards to women, as well as integrating the interests of women’s groups in CVE efforts.
Women Are Game Changers in Countering Violent Extremism: Part One
Part One of a two part series, Victoria examines the role of women in countering violent extremism (CVE) as well as the dialogue generated by CVE think-tanks and international organizations regarding this issue.
Confusion and Perplexity: the Complicated Relationship Between Peacekeeping and Peacemaking
Sandra Song explores the difficult relationship between UN peacekeeping and peacemaking, and how it affects the contributions made by the Canadian Armed Forces.
Breaking Point: Hyperextending Hizbullah
Hasan Siddiqui’s outlook on the current situation in the Levant and Hezbollah’s capacity therein.
Defence Matters in Canada
Defence Matters in Canada: Findings From a Cross Canada Discussion Published September 2013 A project that the NCC (then the Atlantic Council) had a great part in, and one which has gained in importance since it was written is the Defense Matters Report of 2013. We highly recommend this piece as an expert series of opinions Read More…
Canada in the World: Youth Dialogue on Women, Peace and Security
Canada in the World: Youth Dialogue on Women, Peace and Security Published May 2015 The Atlantic Council of Canada is proud to present its first publication focused on Women, Peace and Security: Canada in the World: Youth Dialogue on Women, Peace and Security. The publication is a joint-effort by ACC members, Junior Research Fellows and external contributors. It was Read More…
Assessing America’s Strategic Options toward China, Part I: Confrontation
In the first of a six-part series, Michael Lumbers examines America’s strategic options toward China.
A New Opportunity or an Additional Roadblock to Progress? Context to the right to drive campaigns in Saudi Arabia
Victoria examines the new realities for the right to drive campaigns in Saudi Arabia, including the possible opportunities and roadblocks.