Leah Nosal examines Canada and NATO’s involvement in Libya and the path forward for Syria.
The Middle East and North Africa
Middle East Region
Prosperity or Instability? The Natural Gas Game in the Eastern Mediterranean
The discovery of substantial natural gas deposits in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea may bring prosperity but it also may destabilize the region’s politics and increase regional tensions.
To Intervene or Not To Intervene? NATO and the Syria Crisis
Aaron Willschick takes a look at the recent developments in Syria and the problems associated with NATO staying on the sidelines of the conflict.
A Model Operation? Canada and Operation Artemis
Aaron Willschick examines Canada’s valuable contribution to counter-piracy activities through Operation Artemis.
The UAE, a New International “Silk Road”, Requires Sophisticated Counter-Piracy Efforts
As a special to Piracy Daily, Andrew Moulder discusses the international importance of the United Arab Emirates as a vital gateway for emerging markets and the importance of sophisticated counter-piracy efforts.
The “End” of NATO? The Alliance and Its Role in the 21st Century
In a response to J.L. Granastein’s recent article on NATO’s role in today’s security landscape, Aaron Willschick argues that Granastein’s argument is compelling yet flawed and that NATO can still serve an important role going forward.
Trading Humans for Robots: The Battle Against Roadside Bombs in Afghanistan and Iraq
Aaron Willschick takes a look at the technological evolution of the Afghanistan and Iraq Wars and the use of bomb ‘sniffing’ robots that are saving the lives of many soldiers.
Senior Middle East Analyst, Alexander Corbeil, Discusses Syria with CTV News
The NATO Council’s Alexander Corbeil, Senior Middle East Analyst sat down with CTV News on March 8 to discuss the Syrian refugee situation, with the number of refugees reaching 1 million.
Following the Aid Money
Gus Constantinou, the NATO Council’s UN commentator, discusses the Syrian refugee crisis, humanitarian aid and organizational inaction.
The Struggle Against Somali Piracy: A NATO Success?
Aaron Willschick argues that despite Operation Ocean Shield’s perceived success in combating Somali maritime piracy, the reduction in pirate attacks may have less to do with NATO action and more to do with private security firms.