Recent advances in defence technology suggest that dreams from the science fiction of our youth might soon be realized. The United States Navy deployed a fully-functioning laser defence system in late 2014, representing a possible shift in how navies will engage in combat in the 21st century. The increasingly prevalent use of drones, whether they Read More…
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Cyber-Terrorists Take On Hollywood
Ryan Krueger examines the Government of the United States response to North Korea for its most recent cyber-security attack.
#JusticeforJennifer: The Murder of Jennifer Laude and its Implications for Asia-Pacific Security
Ricelle examines the murder of Filipino transgender woman Jennifer Laude, and its relationship to US-Philippine relations, and tensions in the Asia-Pacific.
South Korea: Canada’s gateway to Asia
In light of the recent Free-Trade Agreement between Canada and South Korea, this article explores the success behind the South Korean economy.
Neglecting NATO’s Knowledge Dynamic
Even as ‘smart defence’ has become a defining concept of NATO, the Alliance’s know-how and research – a kind of ‘knowledge dynamic’ – is being neglected. Paul Pryce discusses how Canada can fix that.
The Imperial and Religious Roots of Anti-Homosexuality Legislation in the Global South and Eastern Europe
In his latest article, Kabir Bhatia explores Uganda’s, Goa’s, and Russia’s anti-homosexuality stances, and their roots in the doctrines of the Orthodox and Catholic churches.
“Je Suis Charlie?”: France Divided Through Social Media
Brian examines various reactions from social media users regarding the Paris attacks
ISIS, the Paris Attacks, and Islamic Radicalization in the West
An upswing of violence has plagued the Middle East for the better part of two decades, and has begun to spill onto foreign shores in the form of brutal acts of terror. With a power void in the Middle East following the withdrawal of coalition forces, the Islamic State (IS), the most brutal and violent Read More…
Understanding the Contradictions of the Islamist Jihad Part II:The Moral, Jurisprudential, and Philosophical Contradictions
Kabir Bhatia argues that the Islamist Jihad lacks legitimacy due to its violation of Just War principles, Quranic text, and the Hegelian logic of duality.
The “Worst Humanitarian Crisis in the Last Decade”.
Ying Li examines the effects of the Syrian Refugee situation on hosting countries and Canada’s response to this humanitarian crisis.