Kara Chiki on the Decrease in Trust for Publicly-Sourced Information and the Weakening Impacts on our Democratic System
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Is ISIS more dangerous than al Qaeda?
Stuart Munnich looks at the growing threat posed to the West by ISIS and whether this outstrips that of al Qaeda.
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.
Ebola Explained
In this infographic, Scott Falls defines the Ebola virus, explains the current crisis, and lays out why the 2014 outbreak is so serious.
Will Iraq’s Kurds Go it Alone?
With the Islamic State’s capture of Sinjar, Alexander Liatsis weighs in on the prospect of Kurdish independence from Iraq.
An Important Success: Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy
After the Canadian government received criticism for other procurement projects, Stefan Konrad highlights the success behind Canada’s National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy.
The BRICS Bank – Funding a New World Order?
Gabriel Mallows discusses the implications of the BRICS Development Bank.
The Population Paradox: Why Some Places in the World Are Growing While Others Are Falling Behind
Carlos Abarca examines the inconsistent population rates across the world and their disparate impacts on future generations.
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.