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.
Islamic State
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).
When Jihadists Return to Knock at your Door
In his latest article Malcolm McEachern discusses an alternative approach to dealing with returning jihadists.
The Facts: Terrorism in 2013
In her latest article, Rija Rasul explores The Global Terrorism Index 2014 Report, and remarks on some interesting findings.
Infograph: G7 Contributions to Counter the Islamic State
An overview of the contributions given by each G7 country.
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.
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.
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.
The Enemy of My Enemy
IS may have added a new dimention to the Syrian conflict, but was it ever as simple as viewing it as a bilateral struggle? Daniel Woodburn considers the complex nature of Syria’s belligerent situation.
The Arms Trade Treaty: A Promising Start?
In his latest work, Ben Abonyi examines the Arms Trade Treaty.