Western Europe

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The Issue with the Paris Unity March

The pen is still mightier than the sword according to the 1.6 million people who attended the Paris Unity March on January 11. The death of 12 members of  the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, and the murder of a further five French citizens by Islamic terrorists, provoked a massive national unity march which was attended Read More…
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ISIS, the Paris Attacks, and Islamic Radicalization in the West

An upswing of violence has plagued the Middle East for the better part of two decades, and has begun to spill onto foreign shores in the form of brutal acts of terror. With a power void in the Middle East following the withdrawal of coalition forces, the Islamic State (IS), the most brutal and violent Read More…
Africa Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Islamic State Kabir Bhatia Security Syria Terrorism Western Europe Women in Security

Understanding the Contradictions of the Islamist Jihad Part I: Martyrdom as Female Empowerment or Female Repression?

Kabir Bhatia tries to make sense of the contradictions inherent in the fight for a fundamentalist Islamist order by female Jihadis.
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The Delayed Antidote to Canada’s Arctic Anxiety

Paul Pryce offers an update on Canada’s expected Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships. Over budget and potentially behind schedule, there is some cause for concern.
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Canada’s Lack of Vision on NATO Surveillance

Canada recently withdrew from NATO’s surveillance programs citing budgetary concerns. Paul Pryce argues that this was a short-sighted decision.
Alison Durran Canada Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Development Diplomatic Relations Global Governance International Law & Policy Peace & Conflict Studies Rights Security Society The Middle East and North Africa The United States of America Uncategorized Western Europe

NATO Secretary General’s Visit to Afghanistan Marks the Beginning of the End of ISAF

Alison Duran examines the evolving relationship of NATO in Afghanistan from ISAF to Resolute Support.