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‘Minorityhood’: What is a Minority Anyway?

This is the first in a number of articles and podcasts that will seek to contextualize the history and politics surrounding the current political and social refugee crisis in Iraq and Syria.   The mass extermination and enslavement of Yazidies under the ISIS in Mosul and surrounding region, and the expulsions of Assyrians from the Read More…

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Sovereignty Collapsed: Daesh and the Return of Bandit Kings

Eric Morse and Stéfanie von Hlatky explain how ISIS has transformed our common understanding of borders, sovereignty and the international system in just a couple of years.

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What Was The International News Story of 2015?

In a year packed with events, trends, and personalities that shaped the world, our program editors weigh in with which one was most impactful.

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How One Event Will Shape a Prime Minister’s Foreign Policy Agenda

Matthew Rae tackles how recent events can define Trudeau’s policy agenda and how this could make or break his term.

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#Welcomeallrefugees: How Canada’s Refugee Policy Strengthens our Security and Society

Megan argues that the influx of Syrian refugees to Canada are a source of strength, not security concerns

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Is A More Aggressive Strategy To Counter ISIS Needed?

In the wake of the Paris attacks, our program editors consider whether the West’s military campaign against ISIS should be intensified.

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The Caliphate’s Counterpunch: Did ISIS Shift Its Strategy with the Paris Attacks?

The Paris attacks were likely an attempt by ISIS to deter the West from targeting the caliphate, Evan Blackwell writes.