Sandra Song on the state and future of the Afghan opium war.
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Post 2014: What Will Become of Women’s Rights in Afghanistan?
Emma Lecavalier discusses the uphill battle facing women’s rights in Afghanistan as the NATO mission end dates approaches.
Looking South: A New Direction for Transatlantic Relations
Courtenay Mitchell of atlantic-community.org argues that NATO must focus more on developing countries in order to stay relevant.
Women and NATO: A Necessarily Gendered Perspective Part II
In Part II of her analysis of NATO’s implementation of UNSCR 1325, Avery Bruenjes discusses the challenges that remain for both Afghanistan and Kosovo.
Canadian Forces in Disaster Relief: An Invaluable Tool
Chris Edwards on the crucial role played by the Canadian Forces in domestic disaster relief.
Drafting Women: The American Debate and The Norwegian Decision
Maureen Handrahan argues that as perspectives of women’s roles in combat evolve, so too should perspectives on their participation in military conscription.
Weak statehood and the threat to international security
Krista Burns discusses the trend of selective intervention by developed countries in failed states in the light of the new Failed State Index report.
Female Participation in the Taksim Square Protests
Alexandra Zakreski on why women in Turkey have been particularly active in the Taksim Square protests.
The Right Climate
Emma Lecavalier explains how executive power alone will not get Obama’s new climate change policy off the ground.
The Arctic and the Arctic Council
Samantha Black discusses Canada’s approach and role in the Arctic and Arctic Council.