A Short History of Nearly Everything NATO: Pt. 2

Aishwarya Sahai, Canada, Canada's NATO, Criminal Justice, Defense, Diplomatic Relations, Eastern Europe and Russia, Europe, Human Rights, Ian Goertz, Immigration, International Law & Policy, International Relations, migration, NATO, Peace & Conflict Studies, Peace & Security, Refugee, Security, Terrorism, Transitional Justice, Uncategorized, United Nations October 28, 2015 Aishwarya Sahai

Aishwarya and Ian continue their joint series examining the history of NATO. This week, they focus on NATO and Canada’s role in the Kosovo War.

NATO in Cyberspace—How Important is the Tallinn Manual 2.0?

Canada, Canada's NATO, Criminal Justice, cyber security, Defence Spending, Defense, Diplomatic Relations, Eastern Europe and Russia, Europe, Ian Goertz, Intelligence & National Security, International Law & Policy, International Relations, NATO, Peace & Conflict Studies, Security, Society, Technology, Western Europe October 9, 2015 Ian Goertz

Ian is discussing the Tallinn Manual 2.0, and what needs to be addressed for Canada and NATO’s future in cyberspace.

The Russians Are Coming: What is Moscow Doing in Syria?

Diplomatic Relations, Genevieve Zingg, Peace & Conflict Studies, Security, Society, Culture, and Security, The Middle East and North Africa October 8, 2015 Genevieve Zingg

Genevieve Zingg examines international strategy and diplomacy in Syria.

The F-35 and Elections

Canada, Defence Spending, Defense, Europe, International Relations, Investment, Matthew Rae, NATO, Peace & Conflict Studies, Procurement, Security, Technology, The United States of America, Western Europe October 6, 2015 Matthew Rae

Matthew Rae discusses the importance of the F-35 as an election issue, and more.

China’s Military Parade Examined

Asia-Pacific, Defence Spending, Defense, Development, Diplomatic Relations, Intelligence & National Security, Margaret Polk, Naval Issues, Naval Issues, Naval Modernization, Peace & Conflict Studies, Procurement, Security, Southeast Asia, Technology September 18, 2015 Margaret Polk

Margaret looks at the arsenal of military technology displayed on the Chinese military parade, including the game changing “carrier killer”

‘Killer Robots’ and the Future of Security

Cyber Security and Information Warfare, Defence Spending, Defense, Emerging Security, Global Governance, Ian Goertz, International Law & Policy, International Relations, Peace & Conflict Studies, Security, Technology, Uncategorized, United Nations September 15, 2015 Ian Goertz

Ian is discussing the positive impacts that Artificial Intelligence and Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems could play in the future of security and combat.

Understanding Conflict: The Rise of Sectarianism in the Middle East

Emerging Security, Peace & Conflict Studies, Security, Society, The Middle East and North Africa September 14, 2015 Michael Oshell

Sectarian violence has re-emerged from a long slumber to become one of the greatest threats to stability in the Middle East.

Information: The Perfect Weapon in Today’s Wired World, A Three-Part Series

Cyber Security and Information Warfare, Defense, Development, Diplomatic Relations, Eastern Europe and Russia, Emerging Security, Europe, Germany, Intelligence & National Security, International Law & Policy, International Relations, Jenny Yang, NATO, Peace & Conflict Studies, Russia, Security, Society, Technology, The United States of America, Uncategorized, Western Europe August 20, 2015 Jenny Yang

In the final installment of a three-part series, Jenny looks at “countering disinformation campaigns” during the Cold War, and the lessons we can learn from them.

Turkey’s Policy Shift in Iraq and Syria Both Excites, and Baffles NATO

Defense, Diplomatic Relations, Emerging Security, Intelligence & National Security, Iraq, ISIS, Islamic State, Kurds, NATO, Peace & Conflict Studies, Security, Terrorism, The Middle East and North Africa, The United States of America, Turkey, Umaima Ghori, Uncategorized, Western Europe August 19, 2015 Umaima Ghori

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.”

Africa, Asia-Pacific, Culture, Eastern Europe and Russia, Europe, Germany, Human Rights, Immigration, Iraq, Islamic State, Latin America, Peace & Conflict Studies, Peace & Security, Refugee, Rights, Security, Society, Southeast Asia, Terrorism, The Middle East and North Africa, The United States of America, Uncategorized, Victoria Heath, Western Europe, Women, Women in Security August 14, 2015 Victoria Heath

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?

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