Aaron Willschick looks at the recent measures taken by Britain to reduce Somali pirate attacks and argues that the African country may finally be on the road to recovery.
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Reprogramming Currency: The Bitcoin Revolution
Diana Rivera explains Bitcoin, the newest virtual currency and its implications for central banks and economics.
Beyond the NATO Mission: The Future of Afghanistan’s Security
Tim Feller investigates the future of Afghanistan’s security as NATO forces prepare to withdraw.
East Coast vs. West Coast: The Differences in Maritime Piracy in Africa
Aaron Willschick looks at the puzzling issue of why pirate attacks have risen on Africa’s west coast and drastically fallen on the east coast in the Gulf of Aden.
Canadian Mining in Africa: Risks and Rewards
Chris Edwards on Canada’s role in mining efforts in Africa.
National Post: Calls grow for army to help search for Canadian Forces reservist lost in Australian mountains after ‘voices’ heard
Canadian Forces Reservist Prabhdeep Srawn has been missing in Australia since May 13.
Canada: Arctic Challenges and Opportunities
Christopher Kelly analyzes the results of the Arctic Council’s deliberations in Sweden, its implications for regional security, and Canada’s interests as it assumes the rotating Chairmanship of the Council.
Laying BRICS: Emerging Economies Establishing A Challenge To The Global Financial Status Quo
William Zhang on the BRICS alliance and the growing economic influence of the Global South.
Who Says That Drones Are Just For Assassinations? A Recap of the May 8th Drones Roundtable
On May 8, 2013, the NATO Council of Canada held a roundtable discussion on the growing role of robots in warfare. The roundtable touched upon some of the tactical, legal and moral controversies surrounding the use of drones on the battlefield.
Preventive Action: The Drastic Reduction of Maritime Piracy in Somalia
Aaron Willschick looks at some of the measures being taken that have prevented a pirate attack from occurring in Somalia for over a year now and questions whether it is enough on a long-term basis.