Avery Bruenjes on human trafficking in the Philippines and the challenges facing the Visayan Forum Foundation.
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NATO in the North? The Debate Over an Alliance Presence in the Arctic
Andrew Chisholm considers the debate over whether NATO should play a role in Arctic security. Which players are driving it, why Canada is opposed, and what is a better option for Canadian interests in the region.
Uncharted Territory: Scotland’s Referendum and the International Response to Democratic Secession
Daniel Troup on the upcoming Scottish referendum and what it means for NATO and EU relations.
No Place to Hide: Why Canada Will Be Forced to Decide on Syria
Although the Arab Spring, which developed in December 2010 and became mainstream news in January 2011, has mostly faded from the minds of most, the situation in Syria has escalated rapidly leading the international community, particularly the EU and the US, to consider military responses. Furthermore, this situation is complicated by the regional religious tensions Read More…
From Fighting Piracy to Terrorism, the PMPF Saga Continues
James M. Bridger traces the compelling story of the Puntland Maritime Police Force (PMPF).
The Importance of NATO’s Drone Programme in Europe
Krista Burns on the importance of NATO’s drone programme in Europe and what does Germany’s decision to cancel Euro Hawk project mean for this programme.
When Money Talks Security: Financial diplomacy
Tyler Amos on the Cypriot crisis and the rise of financial diplomacy.
Obama’s New Drone Policy: A Step to End the War on Terror or Much of the Same?
In a major policy speech on Thursday, May 23, US President Barack Obama introduced several important, yet subtle, changes in the character and course of the American war on terror. The most notable changes came in the form of unmanned drone strike procedures, where lethal drones have been used to target Al-Qaeda operatives in Pakistan Read More…
Shaping Perceptions and Protecting Rights: Transnational Migration in Perspective
George P.R. Benson-Patterson on the positive potential of human migration patterns.
Tactical Nuclear Weapons: Lessons from History
Emma Lecavalier on the political motives behind increased spending on the B61 gravity nuclear bomb.