With two out of every three insurgents fighting for the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) identifying as foreign born, governments around the world are on high alert against the threat of homegrown terrorism, as thousands of radicalized Western citizens return from waging jihad in Syria and Iraq. In the United Kingdom alone, Read More…
Culture
A Canadian Gun Culture?
The recent fatal shooting of an innocent young woman in Toronto’s downtown entertainment district reminded Canadians of the impact the current national gun policy is having on cultural values and societal welfare.
The Extremist Trend: Why Western Youth are Joining a Foreign Fight
In his latest article, Carlos Abarca examines the alarming trend of homegrown terrorism.
Ebola Part 3: The Outlook in West Africa
Kyle Chatterson continues his look at the Ebola Viral Fever outbreak ravaging West Africa. In part 3, he reviews the current situation in the affected regions.
Ebola Part 2: Treatment and the Developed World
Kyle Chatterson examines the impact of the recent Ebola outbreak on western nations, and how the search for treatments is progression.
Return to Hope: NATO’s Journey in Afghanistan
Jenny Yang’s interview from September 04, 2014 with Lt. Pitcher, who participated in NATO’s ‘Return to Hope’ project, meant to tell the stories of those in Afghanistan.
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.
The Dynamics of Group Collectives and Nation States (1/3)
David Hunter investigates the relationship between individuals and collectives, arguing for a serious re-thinking of “rational choice” economics.
Securitisation of HIV/AIDS
Piotr Zulauf discusses the concept of the securitization of the HIV/AIDS crisis.
Canada’s Historical Shift from Peacekeeping to Peacemaking
Joseph Fiorino argues that Canada is making a historic shift away from peacekeeping operations, and towards peacemaking operations.