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‘Black Widows’ in Sochi? The Rising Threat of Female Suicide Bombers in Russia

As finishing touches were being put on the Olympic Village in Sochi, Russia in late January, local and regional police issued warnings of terrorist threats in the area. Authorities distributed leaflets to local businesses and hotels warning people of at least three women with ties to Islamic militants, known as ‘black widows’, present in the Read More…

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April 16th Roundtable – World Sport and International Relations

On Wednesday, April 16th, the NATO Council of Canada will host a Toronto Roundtable on World Sport and International Relations. With Sochi 2014 and its controversies coming to an end and the world looks forward to FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil, it is worth considering the impact of global competitions such as these on Read More…