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The Long Tradition of ‘Swedish Neutrality’ May Change

Elliot Cho presents an overview of Sweden’s challenge in confronting Russian aggression and how the challenges may prompt Sweden to revise its ‘neutral state’ status

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Three Minutes to Midnight: Russian Aggression, NATO Expansion and the Constant Wrestling Match Between Fear and Hope.

Three Minutes to Doomsday, Russian Aggression, NATO expansion and the implications of Russian and NATO buildup in Eastern Europe.

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Bridging the Gap? Female Participation in UN Peacekeeping: Part One

Nancy explores a popular topic: women’s role in UN Peacekeeping Missions in Part One of her series. Have we successfully bridged the gap?

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World Refugee Crisis: What Responsibility Does the West Hold?

The world faces a refugee crisis as the number of forcibly displaced persons tops 50 million for the first time since WWII, Kristyn Byrne investigates
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Lithuania prepares for the worst amid Russia’s ‘Hybrid War’

Elliot Cho reports on how Lithuania is preparing its people and armed forces for the worst case scenario and Lithuania’s contribution to NATO’s collective security in Europe.
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Sanctions: Turning Russia Eastward

Kristyn Byrnes discusses how escalating violence in Ukraine is likely to extend Western sanctions against Russia while Putin looks to China for survival.
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Bridging Eurasia: The New Silk Road

Hasan Siddiqui brings to attention China’s assertive economic expansion across Eurasia and Western Europe through its growing trade routes, alongside it’s long-term effects regionally and internationally.
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The Man That Snitched

In our most recent Water Cooler debate, the Editors sound off on Edward Snowden, and it gets personal. Hero, Traitor or Neither?

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Outperforming its Allies? Canada and its Commitment to NATO

Trevor Schenk discusses Canada’s expanding role within NATO, and how through its contributions it is out performing most of its allies despite its modest defence budget.
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WARNING: This Post Should Make You Uncomfortable

UN Peacekeepers have once again been accused of sexual assault while deployed. Unfortunately, as women, we know our value in a male-dominated world, even at our most vulnerable.