Malcolm examines how agricultural production has hit a wall, and discusses what can be done to minimize the impact.
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Interoperability, Not Integration: Canadian Army Renewal
Paul Pryce cautions that the Army Renewal program does not adequately address some of the Canadian Army’s greatest challenges and proposes some routes for reform.
The Cold War’s Last Frontier: Where North Korea Meets South
Adena Eliasoph explores the history of rivalry on the Korean Peninsula, and the prospect of reunification following the 25th anniversary of the fall of communism in Europe. Adena shares a personal reflection and photos from her visit to the DMZ and Panmunjom in December 2014.
A Jordanian Response to ISIS: Section II
Section I of this series examined the Jordanian reaction to Lt. Moath Kasasbeh’s execution and concepts of legitimizing military operations through public sentiment in times of crisis. Military action, however, is not a clear-cut path to annihilating this extremist threat. Contesting ISIS’s influence must not be restricted to sheer military power, and should include ideological Read More…
A Jordanian Response to ISIS: Section I
Zaid discusses the public Jordanian reaction to Lt. Kasasbeh’s execution at the hands of ISIS. He explores publications regarding intensified Jordanian involvement in the coalition fight against ISIS.
Smart Defense, Group Procurement, and Interoperability: Examining the Current State of Affairs
Jenny Yang discusses increased arms cooperation and the facilitation of procurement among NATO members.
Canada’s ‘Resolute’ Outpost
Stressing the importance of logistics to the defence of Canada’s North, Paul Pryce makes the case for establishing an airbase in Resolute Bay
CSE and Project LEVITATION: Is Big Data a Deterrent to Terrorism?
Jenny Yang discusses the CSE’s bulk collection of data and explores notions of the collaboration of big data analytics and national defense policy.
Beating Boko Haram
The African Union is deploying a force to counter Boko Haram and growing instability in the Sahel, but Paul Pryce doubts this will be enough.
Tensions in the South China Sea Mark China’s Growing Regional Influence
John Pollock discusses the highly contested area of the South China Sea and the power China is exerting in the region.