Victoria asks the questions: Why is sexualized violence so prevalent in modern and historical conflict? Is ISIS’ utilization of sexual violence and slavery the exception or the rule in war?
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Is Global Power Shifting from Washington to Beijing?
In the NAOC’s latest water cooler, our program editors debate whether global power is shifting from the United States to China.
The Lion at Sea: The Republic of Singapore Navy
Continuing his examination of the navies of the Asia Pacific region, Shahryar Pasandideh examines the important, but often underappreciated Republic of Singapore Navy.
Japan’s Conflicted Fight for Peace
Kelsey Berg explores whether Japan’s longstanding state of pacifism is moving towards military involvement, or if it is a miscommunication.
Assessing America’s Strategic Options toward China, Part VII: Which Will Prevail?
In the final article of of a seven-part series, Michael Lumbers examines America’s future strategic options toward China.
A Tale of Two Air Forces: The Air Arms of Malaysia and Indonesia (Part One)
In part one of a two article series, Shahryar Pasandideh examines the Air Forces of Indonesia and Malaysia.
Xi Jinping’s Dream for China
John Pollock examines Xi Jinping’s vision that has led to the rise of China’s economy since the fall of the Berlin Wall.
An Empty Agreement? The Tale of Preventing a (Maybe) Nuclear Iran.
Will the Iran Nuclear Deal make the world a safer place? Or is it a weak agreement with strong geopolitical backlash? Our Editors weigh in.
Canada Enhancing Defence through Stem Cell Research
Kelsey Berg explores the threats of bioweapons, and the Defence Research and Development Canada project on stem cell research to be used as a form of battlefield tools.