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Daniel Troup Expanding Community Western Europe

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.

Canada NATO and Canada The Middle East and North Africa

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…

James M. Bridger Maritime Nation Terrorism

From Fighting Piracy to Terrorism, the PMPF Saga Continues

James M. Bridger traces the compelling story of the Puntland Maritime Police Force (PMPF).

Expanding Community Krista Burns Western Europe

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.

Canada Eastern Europe and Russia Security, Trade and the Economy Tyler Amos

When Money Talks Security: Financial diplomacy

Tyler Amos on the Cypriot crisis and the rise of financial diplomacy.

Alexandra Zakreski Cyber Security and Emerging Threats

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…