Our editors and special contributor, Professor Asher Susser of Tel Aviv University, consider a question sure to be asked during next year’s U.S. presidential election.
Iraq
Turkey’s Policy Shift in Iraq and Syria Both Excites, and Baffles NATO
Umaima examines Turkey’s policy shift in Iraq and Syria, and why it’s confusing NATO. Is this a positive, or negative development in the fight against ISIS?
Einstein once asked Freud, “Why war?” Freud replied, “Because man is what he is.”
Victoria asks the questions: Why is sexualized violence so prevalent in modern and historical conflict? Is ISIS’ utilization of sexual violence and slavery the exception or the rule in war?
A Bloody Bargaining Chip: The Armenian Genocide and U.S.-Turkey Relations
Evan Blackwell explores how the contested legacy of the Armenian genocide has been downplayed by the U.S. as it attempts to recruit Turkey in the campaign against ISIS.
ISIS and the Social Media War
In the latest water cooler, the NAOC team debates how Western Governments should address the Islamic State’s growing influence on social media.
Who’s the Boogyman Under Our Bed?
Our Editors and special contributor, Col. Lawrence Wilkerson, debate who poses the greatest threat to global stability: ISIS, Russia or China?
Reality Hits at the MMVAs: Human Nature and Forced Migration
Think the Much Music Video Awards (MMVAs) in Toronto and forced migration have nothing in common? Think again. Victoria explains.
The Syrian Spectacle: Paradigm Shift
Hasan Siddiqui guides the discussion of shifting U.S. policy in Syria, tying in Iran’s nuclear programme negotiations and discontentment from America’s regional allies.
The Enemy of My Enemy Is Still My Enemy: Iraq’s Shi’a Militias
Trevor Schenk analyzes the rise of Shi’a militias fighting the Islamic State in Iraq, and why this could be detrimental to the long term goal of creating a stable Iraq.
Outperforming its Allies? Canada and its Commitment to NATO
Trevor Schenk discusses Canada’s expanding role within NATO, and how through its contributions it is out performing most of its allies despite its modest defence budget.