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Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Steven Rai

Western Escalation against the Islamic State

Western involvement in the battle against ISIS is likely to intensify, but such efforts may be unnecessary

Olga Rodchenko Society, Culture, and Security Women in Security

The Niqab Debate: Why the Arguments for Banning the Face Veil During Citizenship Ceremonies are Unconvincing

As the great Canadian niqab debate continues, Olga Radchenko joins in, deconstructing and contesting the federal government’s arguments.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Development Emily Robinson Human Rights Libya Peace & Conflict Studies The Middle East and North Africa

“Decisive Moment” or Siren’s Song? The Pursuit of a Unified Libyan Government

Emily explores questions about the viability of a unified Libyan government as they continue to permeate discussions on the North African state’s future.

Nancy Kanwal Peace & Conflict Studies Women in Security

The National Action Plan for the Women of Afghanistan: Implementation of the Security Pillar Eight Years Later

With only a few years left until the end of the National Action Plan for the Women of Afghanistan’s implementation period, Nancy Kanwal explores how much progress the government of Afghanistan made to include more women in national and international decision making processes.

Kazutaka Mayuzumi Security, Trade and the Economy

An Introduction to Peer-to-Peer Lending

Kazutaka explores the rise of the peer-to-peer (P2P) lending industry and how it is affecting the traditional lending system.

Daniel Waring NATO and Canada

Colombia and FARC in Havana: A Summary of Negotiations So Far

Daniel Waring takes an in-depth look into negotiations between the rebel group, FARC, and the government of Colombia.

Canada Canadian Armed Forces Defense Paul Pryce Procurement

The Osprey or the Albatross

As the Canadian procurement process for new fixed-wing search and rescue aircraft continues to draw out, Paul Pryce looks at an innovative option: the V-22 Osprey.

Eastern Europe and Russia Society Society, Culture, and Security Stefano Spensieri

Putin’s Precarious Position: Part Two

In Part Two, Stefano Spensieri discusses Putin’s consolidation of power through the suppression of free speech and control over Russian media, and the link to the assassination of Boris Nemtsov.

Culture Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Human Rights Iraq Islamic State Kabir Bhatia Peace & Conflict Studies Peace & Security Refugee Society Society, Culture, and Security Syria Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa

The Yazidis: Their Beliefs and the Basis of the Islamic-State-Led Genocide

Kabir Bhatia examines the Yazidi belief-system, and the justifications used by the Islamic State for the Yazidi genocide

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Diplomatic Relations Israel Palestine Peace & Conflict Studies Peace & Security Zaid Al-Nassir

For Netanyahu, A Tough Road Ahead

Zaid examines the low in US-Israeli relations, and the ramifications of this lull in the coming few years.