Samir Mourani examines key events over the last decade that facilitated the rise of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.
Peace & Conflict Studies
Is Leadership Decapitation an Efficient Counter-terrorist Strategy?
Are targeted killings an effective method of counter terrorism?
Canada’s Northern Strategy: an Interview with Dr. Brooke Smith-Windsor, Former Senior Canadian Representative at the NATO Defense College Rome
Jenny Yang interviews Dr. Brooke Smith-Windsor who was appointed as Canada’s Senior National Representative at the NATO Defense College (NDC). Her interview focuses on Canadian Arctic security.
Crisis in Ukraine: Thousands of Russian soldiers and arms continue to flow into Ukraine through the unregulated eastern border
NATO images, released this week, prove heavy Russian military presence in Eastern Ukraine as the Kremlin continues to deny supporting the pro-Russian rebels. The international community recently gathered to discuss placing additional sanctions on Russia in an attempt to resolve the conflict.
NATO Council of Canada interviews NATO’s Assistant Secretary-General for Public Diplomacy, Ambassador Grabar-Kitarovic
Interview from ‘NATO: a Credible Security Provider? Strengthening European Security and Defence Capabilities within the Alliance’ conference in Cardiff, Wales; organized by Forum Europe and NATO.
The Islamic State in Iraq
Why the execution of James Foley will not impact US military involvement in Iraq.
United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy: Effective Global Governance or Failed Policy?
A discussion on why the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy is ineffective in curbing terrorism around the world.
The Dynamics of Group Collectives and Nation States (1/3)
David Hunter investigates the relationship between individuals and collectives, arguing for a serious re-thinking of “rational choice” economics.
Canada’s Historical Shift from Peacekeeping to Peacemaking
Joseph Fiorino argues that Canada is making a historic shift away from peacekeeping operations, and towards peacemaking operations.
About-Face: Egypt’s Involvement in the Arab-Israeli Conflict
Christian Paas-Lang discusses the history of Egypt’s involvement in the Arab-Israeli conflict.