Daniel argues that gender equality can be measured in any country by the number of defense portfolios awarded to women throughout its history, with Minister of Defense being the most telling.
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Canada in Ukraine
Waring explores Canada and Ukraine’s long history together, and shines light on recent developments with respect to the conflict.
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 One
In part one, Stefano Spensieri examines how Putin has placed Russia in a difficult financial situation due to aggressive military expansion.
The African Standardization Challenge
NATO benefits from standardized training and equipment. Amid several regional conflicts, Paul Pryce argues West Africa must also make the jump to standardization or suffer a ‘logistical nightmare’.
Japan: Constitutional Reinterpretation and ISIS
Angel Yen examines the reinterpretation of Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution, and its effects as the nation moves forward.
An Alliance of Interests or Community of Values?
Paul Pryce discusses the transient nature of national interests and argues for a renewed focus on values as the thing which holds NATO together.
Darfur: How can we remember the world’s ‘biggest forgotten war’?
Jelena Djuric writes about UNAMID’s plan to halt its mission in Darfur in light of recent rape allegations in the village of Tabit.