As the centenary of the First World War draws to a close, the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of Defence have stepped up their programs of remembrance. Commemoration is a political act that signals to partners and competitors that Canada remembers its past military successes engages with its heritage, and is ready to serve again in the future if necessary.
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Woodrow Wilson and World War I, One Hundred Years On
On the centenary of the end of World War I, people from democratic societies should look back and appreciate how much they have benefited from the rules-based international order that was proposed by Woodrow Wilson after that conflict. Justin Dell looks at what the world stands to lose if Wilson’s legacy is discarded in favour of a return to an anarchic world of great-power rivalry.
Security in the Sahel: Lessons Learned
In part 2 of this two part article, Dakota Bewley investigates strategies for countering extremism in Africa with the engagement of the international community.
Political Turmoil Opens Old Wounds in Sri Lanka
Marian Corera investigates the recent political turmoil in Sri Lanka and its implications for international security and trade.
Security in the Sahel: Radicalization in Sub-Saharan Africa
In the first installment of a two part article, Dakota Bewley investigates the influence of the Deash in Africa and the factors that contribute to its roots in the continent.
Drugs: A Transnational Security Threat and a Case for Multilateralism
In this article, Justin Dell argues that drugs pose a growing threat to national security in countries across the NATO alliance. As a transnational phenomenon and a product of global supply chains, it has to be dealt with multilaterally.
Patrolling the High North: Canada’s Procurement of AOPS
Junior Research Fellow Lee Williamson analyzes the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship program procurement initiative, its criticisms and ultimately its purpose for Canada.
Commitment to Global Prosperity: Canada and Multilateral Institutions
Junior Research Fellow Sivan Ghasem outlines the major international organizations Canada is currently involved with
La crise vénézuélienne a un visage féminin
Au cours des cinq dernières années, l’état du Venezuela a continué de se détériorer; laissant sa population faire face à une urgence humanitaire. Dans cet article, Julia Schaumer souligne comment les femmes ont particulièrement ressenti les effets de cette grave crise économique.
Halloween Special Report: What “The Walking Dead” Can Teach Us About The Rules-Based International Order
AMC’s hit television show has brought some of the age-old questions about order and governance into popular consciousness, Justin Dell explains.