At the Water Cooler, our Program Editors take on the latest FIFA corruption allegations and President Putin’s claim of a US conspiracy. Should we boycott the 2018 World Cup?
The United States of America
Assessing America’s Strategic Options toward China, Part V: Accommodation
In the fifth of of a seven-part series, Michael Lumbers examines America’s future strategic options toward China.
The Iraqi Army: Gaining or Losing Ground?
Our Program Editors debate whether the Iraqi Army (and the militias), alongside the US-led coalition, are actually making progress in the fight against IS.
Unfriendly Skies in the Arctic
Both NORAD and NATO have launched large-scale air force drills in the Arctic. Paul Pryce sheds some light on these exercises – and the Russian response.
Assessing America’s Strategic Options toward China, Part IV: Integration
In the fourth of of a seven-part series, Michael Lumbers examines America’s future strategic options toward China.
Japan Goes Global: The US-Japan Defence Guidelines
John Pollock explores the newly released Guidelines for US-Japan Defence Cooperation, and what it means for the expansion of Japan’s national defence strategies.
I’m a Steamroller Baby, and I Wear Camo Too
Victoria examines the role of women in the military through an interactive presentation. Take a virtual stroll through several countries and learn about the women who are shattering stereotypes.
Fear, Pain and Coercion: A Breakdown of Enhanced Interrogation Techniques (Part II)
In Part II of an eight article series, Sandra Song summarizes the physical and psychological Enhanced Interrogation Techniques, and the effects they have on detainees.
Fear, Pain and Coercion: An Introduction to Enhanced Interrogation Techniques (Part I)
In the first part of an eight article series, Stefan Konrad explores the moral and legal dilemmas of Enhanced Interrogation Techniques.
Ukraine’s Military: A Work in Progress
Hasan Siddiqui provides an overview of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ current situation and gives insight into its future endeavours.