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Canadian Embassy in Cairo Closed Until Further Notice

In her latest article, Sayde-Hope Crystal discusses the closure of the Canadian Embassy in Cairo due to threats posed by the terrorist group Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis, a relative newcomer among the Middle East’s seemingly endless supply of armed Islamist factions.

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Recap: Montreal Roundtable of the Rise of ISIS

Points from Atlantic Council of Canada (ACC) roundtable on the rise of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS).

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Letters to the Ayatollah: Strange Bedfellows in the Fight Against the Islamic State

In her latest article, Sayde-Hope Crystal discusses the not-so-secret line of communication between President Obama and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and examines the prospect of bilateral cooperation in fighting the Islamic State.

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The Aurora Solution

After examining the capabilities of Canada’s contribution to the efforts against IS, Shahryar Pasandideh offers a solution to the logistical problems of the contribution.

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On Capabilities and Canada’s Fight Against IS/ISIS/ISIL

As Canada continues to combat IS in the Middle East, Shahryar Pasandideh examines the capabilities of Canada’s contribution.