The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has now maintained a counter-piracy presence in the Indian Ocean for four years. This begs the question: why is China becoming increasingly cooperative in counter-piracy operations?
6. Regions
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Love thy neighbour: how a murder case has increased tensions in the South Caucasus
The recent extradition of Ramil Safarov, who was convicted of murdering Gurgen Margaryan, is jeopardizing the ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Breaching taboos: transformation of the German armed forces
A landmark decision by the Federal Constitutional Court allows the German armed forces to be used on home soil in cases of catastrophic disasters. This new development opens discussion on the role of the Bundeswehr in German politics.
What to do about Iran?
Years of increasingly stern sanctions are taking a serious toll on the Iranian economy. Though Iran has long been at odds with the US and the West, this summer has seen the imposition of the toughest sanctions to date.
Conflict and proxy conflict in the Persian Gulf
Tensions in Persian Gulf between Gulf Cooperation Council and Iran bring world powers into the fray.
Meeting of the Decade?
It has been a decade since a German Chancellor visited Canada for a bilateral meeting – the last time it was Gerhard Schroeder in 2002.
Reconstruction in Afghanistan: Looking Beyond 2014
With NATO announcing its intention of handing over security to Afghanistan’s national forces by the end of 2014, new attention needs to be given to the efficiency of Afghanistan’s institutions.
Battlefield… Earth?
When attempting to keep their countries secure, leaders are faced with many difficult choices in combating an adversary that hides in plain sight, targets noncombatants, and has shown a propensity to sacrifice themselves in the name of a cause.
Afghanistan’s Cultural Richness and the Road to Development
Canadian development projects in Afghanistan should focus on the country’s rich historical and cultural heritage in order to expand Afghani connections to their past.
Syria: To Fly or not to Fly?
Were an intervention to occur, the most likely of all scenarios would be a no-fly zone air campaign.