Waring explores Canada and Ukraine’s long history together, and shines light on recent developments with respect to the conflict.
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Harper Toes a Hardline to Syria
Megan looks into the recent expansion of Canadian military operations into Syrian territory and explores the legal implications of this unprecedented move.
NATO and the Nordics Part One: Sweden’s NATO debate in the wake of Russian bellicosity
In Part one, Ben Abonyi assesses Sweden’s strategic connections with NATO, and Russian aggression against Sweden’s potential NATO membership.
“Decisive Moment” or Siren’s Song? The Pursuit of a Unified Libyan Government
Emily explores questions about the viability of a unified Libyan government as they continue to permeate discussions on the North African state’s future.
The Osprey or the Albatross
As the Canadian procurement process for new fixed-wing search and rescue aircraft continues to draw out, Paul Pryce looks at an innovative option: the V-22 Osprey.
Putin’s Precarious Position: Part Two
In Part Two, Stefano Spensieri discusses Putin’s consolidation of power through the suppression of free speech and control over Russian media, and the link to the assassination of Boris Nemtsov.
The Yazidis: Their Beliefs and the Basis of the Islamic-State-Led Genocide
Kabir Bhatia examines the Yazidi belief-system, and the justifications used by the Islamic State for the Yazidi genocide
Will China’s New Bank Shift the Global Balance of Power?
As strong Western European countries invest in China’s new bank, Brian Merry discusses its implications on the US as China seeks to shape a modified order.
Alliance Between Boko Haram and ISIS: What Does it Mean?
Vanessa Hayford explores what the recent allegiance pledged by Boko Haram to the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq (ISIS) means for the future of Jihadism in the Middle East and West Africa.
Putin’s Precarious Position: Part One
In part one, Stefano Spensieri examines how Putin has placed Russia in a difficult financial situation due to aggressive military expansion.