Kabir examines the lessons that can be learned from previous security leagues when shaping a modern commonwealth security pact.
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Algeria’s Maritime Push
The Algerian National Navy has been on a buying frenzy in recent years, amassing a significant maritime force. In September 2014, representing the culmination of a longer term procurement project, Italy’s Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (OSN) delivered Algeria’s new flagship, an 8,800-tonne amphibious assault ship called the Kalaat Beni-Abbes. But newer projects than OSN’s are currently Read More…
Australian-Sino Free Trade Agreement and Its Effects on Canada
Recent debates have emerged regarding Canada’s reliance on trading with the United States. While this has been quite profitable, some argue that it is imperative for Canada to diversify its markets to other countries; namely China, the world’s second largest economy. Canada must be strategic in diversifying its markets when trading with China to maintain Read More…
An ASEAN Maritime Alliance?
Tensions remain high in the South China Sea, where a future conflict would primarily be fought by ‘green-water’ maritime forces. Paul Pryce surveys the region’s corvettes and their capabilities.
Russia’s New Year Resolution: Focus On The Economy
In her latest article, Augusta Waldie examines how a recent currency crisis has affected the strength of the Russian economy, and the viability of the Kremlin’s foreign policy initiatives.
The Tension Between Democracy and Counter-terrorism
After a series of terrorist attacks in France, countries will have to choose between civil liberties and effective counter-terrorism strategies.
America and India Building New Ties
Malcolm discusses the relationship between India and America
Post-2015 Agenda: The Future of Economic and Social Development
In her discussion of the post-2015 development agenda, Ashley Boyes asks the question, what next?
Militarized Masculinity and Gendered Security: War and Peace From a Feminist Perspective I
Saman Rejali explores how gendered notions of war impact the exclusion of raped victim’s experiences during “peace” time.
The Issue with the Paris Unity March
The pen is still mightier than the sword according to the 1.6 million people who attended the Paris Unity March on January 11. The death of 12 members of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, and the murder of a further five French citizens by Islamic terrorists, provoked a massive national unity march which was attended Read More…