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Women Are Game Changers in Countering Violent Extremism: Part Two

Part Two of a series examining women’s role in countering violent extremism (CVE). This article discusses the need to focus on individuality in CVE programs particularly in regards to women, as well as integrating the interests of women’s groups in CVE efforts.

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Women Are Game Changers in Countering Violent Extremism: Part One

Part One of a two part series, Victoria examines the role of women in countering violent extremism (CVE) as well as the dialogue generated by CVE think-tanks and international organizations regarding this issue.

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Defence Matters in Canada

Defence Matters in Canada: Findings From a Cross Canada Discussion Published September 2013 A project that the NCC (then the Atlantic Council) had a great part in, and one which has gained in importance since it was written is the Defense Matters Report of 2013. We highly recommend this piece as an expert series of opinions Read More…

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The War in Afghanistan Takes An(Other) Turn

Daniel Woodburn discusses the difficulties of post-war transition in Afghanistan, including the creation of democratic institutions and the challenges posed by transnational terror.

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Whose Fight is it Anyway? Iranian Patrimonialism and the Houthi Threat to Regional Stability

Kabir Bhatia discusses how the Houthi uprisings in Yemen have offered Iran the opportunity to renew its hegemonic aspirations in the Middle East

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The Defence Gender Gap Extends Beyond the Military

Daniel argues that gender equality can be measured in any country by the number of defense portfolios awarded to women throughout its history, with Minister of Defense being the most telling.

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“Decisive Moment” or Siren’s Song? The Pursuit of a Unified Libyan Government

Emily explores questions about the viability of a unified Libyan government as they continue to permeate discussions on the North African state’s future.

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The National Action Plan for the Women of Afghanistan: Implementation of the Security Pillar Eight Years Later

With only a few years left until the end of the National Action Plan for the Women of Afghanistan’s implementation period, Nancy Kanwal explores how much progress the government of Afghanistan made to include more women in national and international decision making processes.

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The Yazidis: Their Beliefs and the Basis of the Islamic-State-Led Genocide

Kabir Bhatia examines the Yazidi belief-system, and the justifications used by the Islamic State for the Yazidi genocide