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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The Terror Spectrum III: “Be Scared, Be Very Scared…”
In the final chapter of this 3 part series, Andrew Majoran analyzes how we have come to perceive terrorism in the west.
North Korea’s African Safari
Ian Whytock discusses increasing North Korean involvement in Africa.
The Terror Spectrum II: Islamic Fundamentalism
In Part 2 of his 3 Part Series ‘The Terror Spectrum’, Andrew Majoran looks at the threat of Islamic Fundamentalism.
Leaders of the Ukrainian Opposition: Bright Options for the Future?
Opposition leaders are looking to the West, but some are following the example of Europe’s worst practices.
Private Military Companies: The Future of Conflict Management
Alessandro Gagliardi contextualizes and examines the perpetual rise in the use of private military companies.
The Terror Spectrum I: Right Wing Extremism
In part one of this three part series, Andrew Majoran examines a less publicized form of terrorism and its threat to society.
Al Qaeda 3.0 – The Evolving Threat.
Stuart Munnich looks at the evolution of Al Qaeda and explains how it has now evolved into its most deadly form yet.
Forgotten Minorities: Violence against Armenians in Syria
Justine Reisler discusses the negative impact of the Syrian War on its Armenian community.
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…