Executive Director, Dr. Peter Vincent Pry discusses the significance of the Task Force on National and Homeland Security. He has served on the Congressional EMP Commission, the Congressional Strategic Posture Commission, the House Armed Services Committee, and the CIA. In addition, Dr. Pry is the Director of the United States Nuclear Strategy Forum.
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What About Pakistan? The Threat of Nuclear Terrorism in South Asia
Evan Blackwell explores the risk of one of Pakistan’s nuclear weapons falling into the wrong hands.
Piracy Among Southeast Asia
Sukhpal Kaur Sangha examines the increase in piracy, particularly around the Straits of Malacca.
Canada’s Wounded Warriors
Paul Pryce proposes revisiting the Canadian military’s definition of ‘Universality of Service’ to better ease the transition of wounded veterans to civilian life.
The Economic Effects of ‘Brexit’ on Ireland
Anthony Galea explores the economic consequences of a possible UK exit from the European Union on the Irish economy.
The Blame Game: Slowing Global Growth and the Impact of Emerging Markets
Since the 2008 financial crisis, Emerging Market (EM) economies have been the major drive of economic growth; however, the engine behind the growth is beginning to sputter. Of the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) who contribute 20% of global GDP, Brazil and Russia are both in recession while China has experienced dramatic Read More…
Our Northern Vanguard: What Next for NORAD?
The Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) is looking at bolstering its contributions to the joint US-Canada North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD). The Pentagon is open to Canada’s playing an increased role in the Arctic, particularly in the fields of multi-sensor systems for detecting incoming ballistic missiles, ships and aircraft. Endorsed by a rare Read More…
Talk to a Diplomat: Episode XXIV
Professor Robert Austin discusses the significance of the transitional justice system in the Albania State and he examines the crisis involving Greece.
Bangladeshi All-Women Peacekeeping Unit
Bangladesh has deployed the world’s first group of 160 all-women UN peacekeepers to Haiti.
How to synchronize Eastern and Southern perceptions of security threats to the Alliance
To the east, Poland, the Baltics, and Romania face threats of hybrid conflict coming from a revanchist Russia. To the south, allies such as Italy and Greece prioritize maritime security across the Mediterranean.