Mitchell Haid explores the severity of Chechnya’s human rights abuses and how its leader, Ramzan Kadyrov, governs through fear and harsh tactics.
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Opioids in the Golden Crescent: Production, Trafficking, and Cooperative Counternarcotics Initiatives
Afghanistan’s poppy fields have increased and the nation’s opium production has risen significantly since 2015. Nabil Bhatia breaks down the key transnational opioid trafficking routes, and analyzes joint counternarcotics initiatives aimed at curbing supply.
The threat of cyber attacks on Canadian civil society
In light of the Russian hacking of the US elections, Ryan Atkinson discusses the cyber threats Canada faces.
What is Moscow up to in Libya’s civil war?
Nick Raffey discusses Russia’s involvement in Libya’s civil war.
Information Warfare: A Security Threat and a Tool To Advance Political Interests
Today, war doesn’t just mean soldiers and battlefields. As society becomes more dependent on technology, many have found a way to take advantage of the massive collection of information online. What risk does this put us at?
Growing Tensions Between Serbia and Kosovo in the Western Balkans
As tensions grow in the Western Balkans and Russia appears to be expanding its influence in the region, Léo-Paul Jacob provides an overview of the situation.
Trump’s Immigration Ban and the Implications on Canadians
Eric Sabiti discusses Trump’s immigration ban and the implications this may have on Canada.
Robotic Bees: The Next Best Thing?
Jacqueline Hicks looks at the creation of robotic bee drones to use for pollination and help combat the declining bee population.
Who to Trust in Latin American Politics? Part 2
This is the second in a two-part series exploring corruption in the politics of Latin America. This article touches on the depth of recent corruption scandals in Latin America. The bid for the construction of the 2016 Olympic Village and over US $10 billion in other contracts were won by Brazil’s top engineering firm, Read More…
Are Sweden’s Immigrants a Problem?
Is Sweden as bad as it has been portrayed in the media?