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…
Defense
Fragile Peace Achieved in Ukraine
As the ceasefire in Ukraine holds, Ian Litschko examines how it has unfolded.
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.
China’s Role in Afghanistan after NATO’s Withdrawal
Christine Martel-Fleming examines the impact of Chinese-Afghan relations post withdrawal.
Russia’s Trouble with the INF Treaty
With ongoing back and forth accusations over violations of a 1987 treaty, Christopher Cowen examines Russia’s concerns over the applicability of this Cold War era treaty in the modern world.
Trident: Stirring Up Murky Waters (2/3)
In the second in a series of three, Daniel Woodburn examines the Trident nuclear missile facet of the Scottish independence debate.
Is Leadership Decapitation an Efficient Counter-terrorist Strategy?
Are targeted killings an effective method of counter terrorism?
Canada’s Northern Strategy: an Interview with Dr. Brooke Smith-Windsor, Former Senior Canadian Representative at the NATO Defense College Rome
Jenny Yang interviews Dr. Brooke Smith-Windsor who was appointed as Canada’s Senior National Representative at the NATO Defense College (NDC). Her interview focuses on Canadian Arctic security.
“Use it or lose it”: Little Difference Between Canadian and Russian Arctic Policy
Ian Litschko examines the developments in Russian Arctic security.
Completing the Indian Nuclear Triad
Gabriel Mallows sheds light on the development of India’s nuclear submarine fleet