The F-35 has had a turbulent time in Canadian defence procurement. Aleksi Korpela discusses the debate in Canada over CF-18 replacement from 2010 to 2016 and the vitality of the F-35 option.
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Who’s Watching? The Current State of Intelligence Oversight in Canada (Part 1)
In the first of a two-part series, Grace Lee reviews the major criticisms of Canadian security intelligence oversight leading up to the 2015 federal election.
Is ISIS Committing Genocide?
Roderick Ramsden explores the legal and political implications of Canada’s ‘non-recognition’ of ISIS atrocities as ‘genocide’.
Does NATO Need a Threat to be Viable?
What has enabled NATO to maintain its position in the international security arena? Lira Loloci discusses how NATO’s role evolved and adapted to respond to the new challenges of the 21st century.
Combating ISIL: Canada’s Role
Andi Asimetaj examines Canada’s role in combating ISIL.
The Transformation of the American Right: Trump, Goldwater, and the Indiana Primary
The Indiana Primary ended last week with Trump becoming the presumptive Republican nominee, marking a fundamental change in course for the GOP and American Right. How do we interpret this change? The answer lies in Barry Goldwater’s 1964 presidential campaign and the “conservative capture” of the Republican Party.
Canada’s NATO Podcasts: Interview with Tim Judah
Listen as Tim Judah from The Economist discusses his experience reporting from Ukraine.
Israel to Upgrade Ties with NATO
Sophie Barnett discusses Israel’s recent acceptance to establish a Permanent Office at NATO Headquarters, and the implications of a continued upgrade in NATO-Israel relations.
Iraq’s Destabilizing Security: Can Corruption be Tackled?
Will reforms be enough to tackle corruption? In light of recent protests, Layla Wahbi discusses corruption within Iraq and what reforms would mean for the country’s security institution.
South Caucasian Security and the South Ossetian Referendum
Rejeanne Lacroix examines South Caucasian Security and the South Ossetian Referendum.