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Canada’s Anti-Terror Legislation: Balancing Freedoms and Security

Eric Sabiti looks into Bill C-51 and discusses its ramifications on security and surveillance.

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The Wave of Migrants Coming From The Mediterranean to Europe

The UN agency for refugees (UNHCR) has dubbed the very popular crossing from Africa to Europe “the most lethal route in the world” for refugees as 3,419 migrants perished at sea in 2014. Last week, there were fears that more than 300 migrants had drowned in the Mediterranean between North Africa and the Italian island Read More…

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A Jordanian Response to ISIS: Section II

Section I of this series examined the Jordanian reaction to Lt. Moath Kasasbeh’s execution and concepts of legitimizing military operations through public sentiment in times of crisis. Military action, however, is not a clear-cut path to annihilating this extremist threat. Contesting ISIS’s influence must not be restricted to sheer military power, and should include ideological Read More…

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A Jordanian Response to ISIS: Section I

Zaid discusses the public Jordanian reaction to Lt. Kasasbeh’s execution at the hands of ISIS. He explores publications regarding intensified Jordanian involvement in the coalition fight against ISIS.

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Smart Defense, Group Procurement, and Interoperability: Examining the Current State of Affairs

Jenny Yang discusses increased arms cooperation and the facilitation of procurement among NATO members.

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Canada’s ‘Resolute’ Outpost

Stressing the importance of logistics to the defence of Canada’s North, Paul Pryce makes the case for establishing an airbase in Resolute Bay

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Beating Boko Haram

The African Union is deploying a force to counter Boko Haram and growing instability in the Sahel, but Paul Pryce doubts this will be enough.

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The Commonwealth: From Mere Association to Strategic Unification

In his latest article, Brian suggests ways in which the Commonwealth’s security could be expanded. The results could foster closer diplomatic ties and ensure long-term viability of the organization.

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Women and Security in the United Nations: Part II

In part II of this series, Zaid looks into recommendations made to the UNSC by NGO Working Group on WPS to further the implementation of the WPS agenda in the UNSC. In addition, he highlights steps taken by NATO to integrate women into its structure and operations in accordance with its support and adoption of the WPS agenda.

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Women and Security in the United Nations: Part I

Zaid Al-Nassir explores the history of UNSC resolution 1325 on Women in Security, and examines the Security Council’s implementation of the agenda thus far.