An exploration of Afghanistan’s turbulent history of instability and conflict leading to the significant upcoming 2014 election on April 5
Peace & Conflict Studies
Private Military Companies will fill NATO’s Shoes
Alessandro Gagliardi analyses why PMCs may continue to operate in Afghanistan, should NATO withdraw in 2014.
NATO Standoff Over Crimea
Sam Khanlari and Alessandro Gagliardi highlight the hard power differential between NATO and Russian forces
One Man’s Terrorist is Another Man’s Freedom Fighter: The Struggle for Definitional Solidarity
Andrew Majoran analyzes the issues multilateral institutions have with defining terrorism.
Better late than Never: UN approves War Crimes Investigation in Sri Lanka
Five years after the end of the civil war in Sri Lanka the UN approved a resolution to investigate atrocities committed during the war
Counterinsurgency Part II: Rebranding the Intervention
Despite high hopes, COIN has not lived up to expectations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Syrian Opposition Remains Divided
Despite nearly four years of conflict, the Syrian opposition remains divided.
Counterinsurgency Part I: Winning Hearts and Minds
Counterinsurgency strategy has been pivotal in American military culture since its development during the Vietnam War.
Japan and Vietnam Enhance Maritime Security Cooperation
Jasen Sagman explores the extensive strategic partnership recently reached between Japan and Vietnam.
Cold War 2.0? Doing More for Ukraine
When it concerns the Ukrainian conflict, the Canadian government has offered no subtleties. Aaron Joshua Pinto tells us why.