George Benson argues that the perspectives on history and the ‘success of the West,’ by the likes of Conrad Black and Niall Ferguson, are short-sighted and promote strategic laxity.
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WHY NATO NEEDS TO REMAIN COMMITTED TO AFGHANISTAN AFTER 2014
In June 2011, President Barack Obama signalled that the US would begin withdrawing American troops from Afghanistan, transferring security responsibility to the Afghan forces by 2014. According to Obama, Afghanistan no longer represented a terrorist threat and declared that the “tide of war is receding.” This, compounded by budget restraints and mounting internal pressure to Read More…
A Friend Between Many Foes
Bahram Rahman on why is a NATO-Colombia partnership significant.
Dam-Nations: Ethiopia, Egypt, and the Nile River
Emma Lecavalier explains the role of the Nile Basin Initiative in calming tensions between countries along the Nile.
U.S. Arctic Policy: Clear Path for Canada to Build On
Emily Simonin looks at U.S. policy developments in the Arctic and their implications for Canada.
Reconstituting Venezuelan Identity in the Wake of Hugo Chavez
After the death of Hugo Chavez, Venezuelans face an uncertain future. Only a united Venezuela can steer the country away from economic disaster and towards shared prosperity.
NATO and the Cyber Security Imperative
Avery Bruenjes on the need for NATO dialogue on cyber security.
When Business Cannot Continue as Usual: The Intersection of a Culture of Violence and Business in South Africa
Magan Haycock discusses the importance of curbing labour violence and corruption for the South African mining sector.
“And Keep Moving On”: Transforming NATO for 2020 and Canada’s Potential Role
Sam Hossack on the future of NATO and Canada’s role within the Alliance.
On NATO and Democratic Principles
The anger, frustration and heated tensions between Turkish protestors and their government, led by Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan, present an indirect challenge of NATO. From a security standpoint, Turkey is an essential NATO member. Turkey’s location at the intersection between Europe, Asia and the Middle East makes it crucial for NATO operations from a logistical Read More…