The US Securities and Exchange Commission recently ruled in favour of greater transparency in the extractive industries.
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Pre and Post 9/11 et parler en français
Today, September 11, 2012, many billions of people of different race and religions will all be reminded, in one way or another, of what happened eleven years ago to the day. On a morning in September of 2001, humanity was united in its feeling of shock and awe, and eventually anger, as we watched two Read More…
Try Combat Before You Buy Combat Part I
The Australian Defence Force’s implementation of a temporary recruitment policy targeting women raises important questions about the long-term adjustments needed to improve the treatment of female members.
Interview with the Seasteading Institute
The idea of creating a base, or even a fully fledged nation, in the middle of the ocean where none previously existed is not new. Through the undersea bases and floating man-made islands of science fiction humans have long pondered how to colonize the vastness of the ocean for both warfare and peace.
Sept 5: Commander Hugues Canuel – “A Sailor’s Experience with the NATO Training Mission in Afghanistan”
On September 5, 2012, Commander Hugues Canuel discussed the challenges of standing up the Canadian contribution to the training mission and nurturing the growth of the Afghan National Security Forces.
Reconstruction in Afghanistan: Looking Beyond 2014
With NATO announcing its intention of handing over security to Afghanistan’s national forces by the end of 2014, new attention needs to be given to the efficiency of Afghanistan’s institutions.
Eradicating Maritime Blindness in Central Canada – Vanguard Report
Through a feature publication in “Vanguard Canada,” The NCC’s Andrew Walker gives his thoughts on maritime blindness in central Canada.
Battlefield… Earth?
When attempting to keep their countries secure, leaders are faced with many difficult choices in combating an adversary that hides in plain sight, targets noncombatants, and has shown a propensity to sacrifice themselves in the name of a cause.
Afghanistan’s Cultural Richness and the Road to Development
Canadian development projects in Afghanistan should focus on the country’s rich historical and cultural heritage in order to expand Afghani connections to their past.
Afghanistan: Renewed Progress or Continuing Decline?
As the international community continues to commit military and development assistance, Afghanistan remains a country plagued by instability and deteriorating infrastructure.