Russian strategists have been developing a new approach to warfare – and Ukraine is the battlefield on which they have chosen to unveil it. Paul Pryce discusses the implications of this new ‘shadow war’.
Peace & Conflict Studies
A New ‘Big Honking Ship’: A Canadian Naval Renaissance? (Part 5/5)
In Part V/V, Christopher Cowan provides final analyses on the proposed procurement of an amphibious assault ship for Canada.
ISIS & Syria: Obama’s New House of Cards
Samir Mourani examines the approach the United States is taking to target the Islamic State and how the Obama administration finds itself at a crossroads with Bashar al-Assad and his Syrian regime.
Blood and Soil: An Introduction to Ethnic Cleansing
Alex Langer discusses the problem of ethnic cleansing and the need for a strong international response to combat it.
Dark Tides on the Black Sea
As Russia strengthens its hold on Sevastopol and works to rapidly expand its Black Sea Fleet, Paul Pryce looks at the region’s shaky balance of power.
Aid Neutrality: The Need for Better Legal Protection
James Keeling argues for the better legal protection of aid agencies’ political neutrality in conflict zones.
The Heat of War: Is Climate Change Driving Conflict?
Are rising temperatures increasing the risk of civil war? Emily Simonin examines the evidence.
Scotland’s Defence Prospects in the Event of Independence (1/3)
In the first of three articles on the defence aspect of potential Scottish independence, Daniel Woodburn considers how Scotland’s Armed Forces might be affected by a ‘yes’ vote on September 18, 2014.
The First World War and the Middle East: One Hundred Years On
As the world marks the centenary of the First World War, Justin Fantauzzo considers the long-term legacy of the war in the Middle East.
The Future of the UN Security Council (Part I): Fixing the Damage
Scott Falls analyzes the role of the UN Security Council in global conflict management and discusses the idea of institutional reform.