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Ryan Krueger Security, Trade and the Economy Society

The Widening Rich/Poor Divide

Ryan Krueger analyzes the current state of global wealth distribution, and the risk the rich/poor gap poses to global economic growth.

Alia El Didi Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Iraq Islamic State Peace & Conflict Studies Peace & Security Security Syria Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa

Understanding ISIS Ideology: The Evolution of Political Islam (Part 1)

In part one of a four-part series on the ideological underpinnings of the jihad waged by ISIS, Alia El Didi explores the teachings of Hassan al-Banna.

Canada cyber security Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Eric Sabiti Human Rights International Law & Policy NATO and Canada Peace & Conflict Studies Peace & Security Rights Security Society Society, Culture, and Security Technology Terrorism The United States of America

Canada’s Anti-Terror Legislation: Balancing Freedoms and Security

Eric Sabiti looks into Bill C-51 and discusses its ramifications on security and surveillance.

Christopher Abbott Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Society, Culture, and Security

Ideological Warfare and The Use of Propaganda

Considering the level of global interconnectivity in the 21st century, Christopher Abbot asks the question, how are political actors using propaganda to influence their audience?

Africa Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Diplomatic Relations Eastern Europe and Russia International Law & Policy Malcolm McEachern Refugee Search and Rescue The Middle East and North Africa

The Wave of Migrants Coming From The Mediterranean to Europe

The UN agency for refugees (UNHCR) has dubbed the very popular crossing from Africa to Europe “the most lethal route in the world” for refugees as 3,419 migrants perished at sea in 2014. Last week, there were fears that more than 300 migrants had drowned in the Mediterranean between North Africa and the Italian island Read More…

Energy & Resources Malcolm McEachern Society, Culture, and Security Technology

Food for Thought– Future Challenges of Agricultural Production

Malcolm examines how agricultural production has hit a wall, and discusses what can be done to minimize the impact.

Canada Canadian Armed Forces Defense NATO and Canada Paul Pryce

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.

Adena Eliasoph Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Society, Culture, and Security

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.

Culture Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Diplomatic Relations Global Horizons Human Rights International Law & Policy International Relations Islamic State Jordan Peace & Conflict Studies Peace & Security Refugee Rights Security Society Society, Culture, and Security Syria Technology Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa Zaid Al-Nassir

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…

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Development Diplomatic Relations Global Horizons Human Rights International Law & Policy Iraq Islamic State Jordan Peace & Conflict Studies Peace & Security Rights Security Society, Culture, and Security Syria Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa Zaid Al-Nassir

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.