Our program editors debate whether the West and Russia can overcome their policy differences for the sake of confronting ISIS.
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Is A More Aggressive Strategy To Counter ISIS Needed?
In the wake of the Paris attacks, our program editors consider whether the West’s military campaign against ISIS should be intensified.
The Caliphate’s Counterpunch: Did ISIS Shift Its Strategy with the Paris Attacks?
The Paris attacks were likely an attempt by ISIS to deter the West from targeting the caliphate, Evan Blackwell writes.
The Tragedy of Post-Gaddafi Libya
After the overthrow of Gaddafi, Libya was seen as an example of the best of the Arab Spring. Sandy Vingoe looks at the deterioration of this promising outcome.
US Foreign Policy: Time for an Update
Matthew examines US foreign policy and its inability to adapt to twenty-first century problems.
Airlifts, Jurisprudence and Military Bases: Canada’s Responsibility To Refugees
Jonas looks at the Syrian Refugee Crisis and its implications for Canadian security
Fact and Fiction: A Nuclear Dilemma
A review of the 1964 classic film its legacy on international security discussions.
Interns Review TIFF 2015 Films
Watch our interns review the following movies from TIFF 2015: Winter on Fire, Full Contact and Let Them Come.
How to synchronize Eastern and Southern perceptions of security threats to the Alliance
To the east, Poland, the Baltics, and Romania face threats of hybrid conflict coming from a revanchist Russia. To the south, allies such as Italy and Greece prioritize maritime security across the Mediterranean.
ISAF in Kandahar: Canada’s Counterinsurgency Doctrine in Afghanistan
John Pollock provides an in-depth look at Canada’s role in Kandahar with ISAF.