With growing economic interest in the Arctic, Ian Litschko examines how the Russians have been developing the Northern Sea Route.
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The F-35 and the Arctic: Does It Fit the RCAF’s Needs?
In this article, Christopher Cowan examines the suitability of the F-35 for the RCAF’s needs and explores other possible options.
The Mistral Suspended
Gabriel Mallows reports on the recent decision of the French government to suspend the sale of French warships to the Russian Navy
Obama’s Address on IS
Christine Martel-Fleming examines the impact of Obama’s speech on US-Iran relations.
The Heart of the Issue: How Non-Communicable Diseases are a Barrier to Development
In this analysis, Adena Eliasoph explores the heavy burden that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) impose on developing nations, and the extent to which these health issues impinge on the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Women in combat roles and the importance of allowing female soldiers the opportunity to fight on the front lines
Hannah Styffe argues why allowing female soldiers in the U.S. army the opportunity to fight on the front lines is long overdue.
The Rise of Boko Haram and the Failed Promise to ‘Bring Back Our Girls’
Following the kidnapping of the 200 Nigerian school girls, international attention was heavily focused on their safe return home. Hannah Styffe explains why four months later and still in captivity, the promise made to ‘bring back our girls’ seems to have faded.
Discovery of the Franklin Expedition: Has Canada Strengthened Historical Claims to the Northwest Passage?
Canada claims that the waters of the various routes of the Northwest Passage (NWP), a northern water route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, are a part of Canadian internal waters. However, the United States continues to assert that the Passage is an international strait. The legal definition of historical waters, as defined in the Fisheries Read More…
The Youth Bulge in Africa: A Comparative Analysis
Africa’s population is set to double by 2050. Some nations will benefit while others will lose out; Chris Abbott compares the future of two very different nations.
High Stakes: The Uncertain Future of Thai Democracy
With the most recent coup in Thailand this year, the political sphere of the nation has been thrown further into confusion. In this article, Ben Abonyi examines the results of this changing political landscape and the future of Thai democracy.