International Law & Policy
Africa Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Diplomatic Relations Eastern Europe and Russia Energy & Resources Europe Expanding Community Global Governance Health International Law & Policy International Relations Italy Kristyn Byrne North Korea Refugee Rights Search and Rescue Security Society Society, Culture, and Security The Middle East and North Africa Uncategorized Western Europe

World Refugee Crisis: What Responsibility Does the West Hold?

The world faces a refugee crisis as the number of forcibly displaced persons tops 50 million for the first time since WWII, Kristyn Byrne investigates
Canada Colombia Development Diplomatic Relations Energy & Resources Expanding Community Global Governance International Law & Policy Investment Latin America Marta Canneri Security Society Technology

Moving Beyond Petrocaribe: Pitfalls and Opportunities in Latin American and Caribbean Energy Politics [Part II]

In the second part of a two-part series, Marta Canneri examines opportunities for Canada to show leadership in the Latin American and Caribbean energy sector.
Defense Diplomatic Relations Eastern Europe and Russia Elliot Cho Europe Expanding Community Global Governance International Law & Policy Peace & Conflict Studies Russia Security Terrorism

Lithuania prepares for the worst amid Russia’s ‘Hybrid War’

Elliot Cho reports on how Lithuania is preparing its people and armed forces for the worst case scenario and Lithuania’s contribution to NATO’s collective security in Europe.
Africa Human Rights International Law & Policy migration NGOs Peace & Conflict Studies Peace & Security Refugee Rights Security Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa Uncategorized Victoria Heath Women Women in Security

The Threat From Within: Dadaab Refugee Camp

Victoria investigates the rhetoric surrounding the threatened closure of Dadaab Refugee Camp in Kenya, alongside an interview with LWF Livelihood Officer, Hilda, who currently works in Kakuma, Kenya.

Asia-Pacific China China Development Diplomatic Relations Eastern Europe and Russia Energy & Resources Europe Expanding Community Global Governance Hasan Siddiqui Intelligence & National Security International Law & Policy International Relations Investment Pakistan Security Technology Trade Western Europe

Bridging Eurasia: The New Silk Road

Hasan Siddiqui brings to attention China’s assertive economic expansion across Eurasia and Western Europe through its growing trade routes, alongside it’s long-term effects regionally and internationally.
Culture Health Human Rights International Law & Policy Italy migration Nigeria Peace & Security Rights Security Seema Kawar Society Uncategorized Women Women in Security

From Benin City to the Shores of Italy: A New Hub of Human Trafficking

Seema explores the hidden world of human trafficking of Nigerian women into Italy, who are subsequently forced into the sex trade.
Afghanistan Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Diplomatic Relations Expanding Community Global Governance Hasan Siddiqui Human Rights International Law & Policy International Relations Pakistan Peace & Conflict Studies Peace & Security Refugee Security Terrorism Uncategorized

New Horizons: the AF-PAK Intelligence Nexus

Hasan Siddiqui writes about the new level of cooperation between Afghanistan and Pakistan and the geostrategic nuances related to it.
Cyber Security and Emerging Threats International Law & Policy Security Stefan Konrad Terrorism The United States of America

Fear, Pain and Coercion: An Introduction to Enhanced Interrogation Techniques (Part I)

In the first part of an eight article series, Stefan Konrad explores the moral and legal dilemmas of Enhanced Interrogation Techniques.

Canada Canadian Armed Forces Defense Development Diplomatic Relations Eastern Europe and Russia Expanding Community Global Governance Hasan Siddiqui International Law & Policy International Relations NATO Peace & Conflict Studies Peace & Security Security Society Terrorism The United States of America Western Europe

Ukraine’s Military: A Work in Progress

Hasan Siddiqui provides an overview of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ current situation and gives insight into its future endeavours.
Afghanistan Development Diplomatic Relations Human Rights International Law & Policy Maria Baginska Peace & Conflict Studies Rights Security Society United Nations Women Women in Security

A Tightrope of Commitment: UNSCR 1325

Maria Baginska examines the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 and questions the international community’s commitment to women’s involvement in security negotiations, as well as their overall rights.