Defense

Canada Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Diplomatic Relations Eastern Europe and Russia Expanding Community International Relations Jenny Yang NATO and Canada Security Security, Trade and the Economy

The Falling Ruble, Hybrid Warfare, and the Seventh Column: An Interview with Robert Coalson on the Situation in Russia and Ukraine

Jenny Yang interviews Sr. Correspondent of Radio Free Europe, Robert Coalson, on Russia, Ukraine and Canada’s role in the future of the region.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Maritime Nation Naval Issues Paul Pryce The Middle East and North Africa

Algeria’s Maritime Push

The Algerian National Navy has been on a buying frenzy in recent years, amassing a significant maritime force. In September 2014, representing the culmination of a longer term procurement project, Italy’s Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (OSN) delivered Algeria’s new flagship, an 8,800-tonne amphibious assault ship called the Kalaat Beni-Abbes. But newer projects than OSN’s are currently Read More…

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Diplomatic Relations Global Horizons International Relations Paul Pryce Security Society Trade

An ASEAN Maritime Alliance?

Tensions remain high in the South China Sea, where a future conflict would primarily be fought by ‘green-water’ maritime forces. Paul Pryce surveys the region’s corvettes and their capabilities.

Afghanistan Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Human Rights International Relations Peace & Security Saman Rejali Saman Rejali Security Transitional Justice Women in Security

Militarized Masculinity and Gendered Security: War and Peace From a Feminist Perspective I

Saman Rejali explores how gendered notions of war impact the exclusion of raped victim’s experiences during “peace” time.

Asia-Pacific Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Diplomatic Relations Expanding Community Global Governance Global Horizons International Relations John Pollock Society, Culture, and Security

A Confluence of Interests

John Pollock discusses the increasing defense ties between India and Japan, and outlines their prior diplomatic history.

Culture Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Global Horizons International Law & Policy Iraq Rights Security Society, Culture, and Security Terrorism The United States of America Zaid Al-Nassir

Two-Face: A Cautionary Plea

Zaid Al-Nassir explores The Dark Knight as a critique of post 9-11 counter-terrorism policies in the United States.

Canada Defense Investment NATO and Canada Paul Pryce Security Technology

Canada’s Future Soldier

Recent advances in defence technology suggest that dreams from the science fiction of our youth might soon be realized. The United States Navy deployed a fully-functioning laser defence system in late 2014, representing a possible shift in how navies will engage in combat in the 21st century. The increasingly prevalent use of drones, whether they Read More…