President Bashar al-Assad is expected to win the upcoming presidential elections – at the cost of prolonging the civil war.
Defense
Due North – Terrorists Set Their Sights on Canada
Andrew Majoran examines the ISIL’s public threat to “destroy” Canada.
Beyond the Numbers: Bean Counting and the Russia-NATO Balance of Power
There are many problems and risks associated with ‘bean counting’ – comparing the balance of power by comparing numbers. It ignores many measurable and immeasurable asymmetries which Shahryar Pasandideh discusses.
Changing Course: The Christmas Tree Effect and the Future of Procurement for the Canadian Soldier
Conor Smith sheds light on various ongoing Canadian Forces soldier systems modernization projects.
Ghosts in the Darkness: A Case for Drones
Andrew Majoran makes a case for the use of drones in warfare.
Jens Stoltenberg announced as new NATO secretary-general
On the heels of Jens Stoltenberg’s appointment, Kareem El-Assal looks at the two immediate challenges facing NATO’s incoming SecGen
Jets, Ships, Tanks, and … Boots? On “Everyday” Procurement for the Canadian Armed Forces
Conor Smith reveals a growing trend of neglect affecting the Canadian Forces.
NATO, China, and Somali Piracy: A Missed Opportunity?
As the EU and China step up joint activities in the Gulf of Aden, Paul Pryce discusses the need for closer NATO-China relations.
Canadian Innovation and the DARPA Model
A comparative analysis of Canadian and US defense research and development programs.
The Effectiveness of Drones as a Counterterrorism Tool
Exploring how the use of drones has had a positive effect in the war on terror and combating terrorism.