Alexander Liatsis weighs in on the challenges before Iraq’s Prime Minister elect Haider al-Abadi.
The United States of America
The NATO Response Force and Free Riding
Christopher Cowan analyzes the issue of NATO members shirking their responsibilities to the alliance and the ramifications this could have on proposed additions to the Alliance’s capabilities.
The Islamic State in Iraq
Why the execution of James Foley will not impact US military involvement in Iraq.
Iraq 2014: A Breeding Ground for Foreign Fighters and Fundamentalism
Sayde-Hope Crystal examines the growing export of homegrown terrorists overseas.
Back to School: A Social Class Indicator
As classes begin, Carlos Abarca examines how back-to-school has become an indicator of Canada’s social social class system.
A Dark Side of 3D Printers: Printed Guns
Piotr Zulauf examines how the advent of 3D printing may have dangerous consequences.
Emerging Procurement – Brazil’s Military Modernization
Gabriel Mallows weighs in on Brazil’s efforts to upgrade its armed forces as its global footprint deepens.
ISIS & Syria: Obama’s New House of Cards
Samir Mourani examines the approach the United States is taking to target the Islamic State and how the Obama administration finds itself at a crossroads with Bashar al-Assad and his Syrian regime.
Will Iraq’s Kurds Go it Alone?
With the Islamic State’s capture of Sinjar, Alexander Liatsis weighs in on the prospect of Kurdish independence from Iraq.
Criticism and Secrecy of the Trans Pacific Partnership
Piotr Zulauf examines the issues surrounding the landmark Trans Pacific Partnership deal currently under negotiation.