Exploring how the use of drones has had a positive effect in the war on terror and combating terrorism.
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The Politics of Secession in Europe
Daniel Troup discusses recent developments in Spain’s internal territorial struggles.
State-Building II: Resources and Support
International operations often do not have long-term support of the citizenry of the intervening nations.
Libya Three Years Later: Recap of the Calgary Conference
On 23 March 2011, as the Qaddafi regime turned its weapons against the Libyan people, NATO commenced Operation Unified Protector, intended to enforce a United Nations mandated no-fly zone and to protect the civilian population. Almost three years later, on 21 March 2014, the NATO Council of Canada hosted an event in Calgary on this Read More…
The Crimean Tatars and the Indigenous Peoples of Quebec: Similarities In the Face of Separation
Building on last week’s article “The Tatar Question”, Rebecca McFadgen identifies connections between the Crimean Tatars and the indigenous peoples of Quebec.
State-Building I: The Securitization of Humanitarianism
Do contemporary state-building practices avoid the charge of being neo-imperialism in disguise?
Defence Cuts: Reserves Pay the Price
By mandating large defence cuts while keeping personnel and capital expenses fixed, the government has ensured that the readiness of the Forces will suffer.
The Problem with Venezuela
Maura McKeon argues that the recent wave of anti-government activity in Venezuela has the potential to reverberate throughout the world.
Integration of Immigrants in Canadian Society: Bridging the Global to the Local
Julia Baldesarra analyzes the social implications of Canada’s immigration policies and the role that the local level of government plays in fostering integration.
Eisenhower’s Warning: Part 2
Part 2 of Conor Smith’s analysis of the emergence and evolution of the Military Industrial Complex.