Ian Whytock discusses the rise of the Nigerian economy and the implications of GDP rebasing.
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‘Black Widows’ in Sochi? The Rising Threat of Female Suicide Bombers in Russia
As finishing touches were being put on the Olympic Village in Sochi, Russia in late January, local and regional police issued warnings of terrorist threats in the area. Authorities distributed leaflets to local businesses and hotels warning people of at least three women with ties to Islamic militants, known as ‘black widows’, present in the Read More…
Leading from the Bleachers: The Impact of the Federal Budget on the Canadian Forces
Misha Boutilier discusses how reducing the Department of National Defence’s budget is going to impact Canada’s hard power capability.
The Rule of Law: Holding the United States to a Global Standard of Justice
In this analysis of the U.S. global hegemony, Adena Eliasoph explores the motivations behind the U.S. withdrawal from the ICC.
The Corruption Index: A Cause for Concern
Rebecca McFadgen examines the Corruption Index and its implications both internationally and domestically.
Militaries in Power: A Comparison Between Chile and Egypt
Alia El Didi compares Pinochet’s Chile to the current situation in Egypt.
Canada’s Defence Procurement Strategy: A Step in the Right Direction
Analyzing the potential of Canada’s new Defence Procurement Strategy.
The Challenges of Defence Procurement Reform
Conor Smith discusses long-standing political and bureaucratic barriers to procurement policy reform.
Tunisian Exceptionalism? Explaining Tunisia’s post-Arab Spring Success
Analyzing Tunisia, Kareem El-Assal seeks to understand why it may be the Arab Spring’s lone success story.
Buyer Beware: Canada’s Submarine Procurement
Alexander Ross points to various leaks in Canada’s submarine procurement program.