David Hunter examines the cost of falling defense expenditures.
Global Governance
Is Iran’s Extension of the Nuclear Negotiations an Attempt to Buy More Time?
Daniel Woodburn discusses the most recent developments in the US-led negotiations between Iran and the P5+1.
The Future of Modern Warfare: Autonomous Weapons
Daniel Woodburn considers the implications of making the leap from semi-autonomous weapon systems to independent ‘killer robots’
Canada’s Arctic Sovereignty and Security: Time for a New Approach?
A discussion on what is wrong with Canada’s Arctic policy and why a fresh policy approach is necessary.
The Hitchhikers Guide to the 2008 Financial Crisis: Part 2
In September 2008, the global economy faced a recession. Zach Lewsen explains why it’s so hard to overcome.
Attacks on Israel and the Disintegration of the Peace Process
Soheil Milani discusses the breakdown of peace, shifting US policy, and spiralling instability.
Crowd thy Neighbor: What the Syrian refugee crisis means for neighboring states
Aylin Manduric discusses how countries in Europe and the Middle East are responding to the inflow of Syrian refugees.
Spring Conference Round Up
Alex Liatsis summarises the NCC’s Spring Conference on Arctic Sovereignty and Security.
Using Oil as Political Currency: What ISIL’s Capture of the Baiji Oil Refinery Means for Iraq
Following ISIL’s capture of the Baiji oil refinery, David Hunter analyses the possible impact of Iraq’s political crisis on the global oil market.
NATO: One For All, And All For None
In his latest article, David Hunter discusses NATO’s member states’ different understanding of the intended role of the organisation.