With the French intervention in Mali gaining considerable ground, Paul Pryce calls for renewed focus on humanitarian aid.
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N’Djamena: Playing All Sides?
The Republic of Chad has frequently made news in recent weeks, for reasons both positive and negative. On the one hand, Chad has garnered international attention for its important contribution to the African-led International Support Mission to Mali (AFISMA). Since the deployment of the mission in January 2013, Chad has contributed 2,000 troops to the Read More…
The Struggle Against Somali Piracy: A NATO Success?
Aaron Willschick argues that despite Operation Ocean Shield’s perceived success in combating Somali maritime piracy, the reduction in pirate attacks may have less to do with NATO action and more to do with private security firms.
Looking Over Your Shoulder: NATO and the Rise of ‘Green on Blue’ Attacks in Afghanistan
Aaron Willschick looks at the increase of ‘green on blue attacks’ as the latest evidence that NATO’s best before date in Afghanistan is well past due.
A Lack of Coordination: The U.S., Canada and the Threat of Maritime Attacks
Despite the increased coordination in Canada-U.S. border security since 9/11, Aaron Willschick argues that the two countries are still far apart when it comes to the perceived risk to their maritime borders.
Bigger Is Better? NATO’s “Enlarging” Role
Aaron Willschick argues that NATO’s global relevance as a military alliance has given way to a more political role evidenced by its successive enlargements to Eastern Europe.
The Remarkable Story of Malala Yousafzai
At the age of only 15, Malala Yousafzai has become known to the world as a symbol of perseverance and undefeated courage. But Malala’s efforts have made her the latest victim in a violent reprisal by Taliban militants who shot the young girl.
Finding Terror(ism)
Locating Terrorism and the War on Terror in the international legal and diplomatic discourse.
Pre and Post 9/11 et parler en français
Today, September 11, 2012, many billions of people of different race and religions will all be reminded, in one way or another, of what happened eleven years ago to the day. On a morning in September of 2001, humanity was united in its feeling of shock and awe, and eventually anger, as we watched two Read More…
Reconstruction in Afghanistan: Looking Beyond 2014
With NATO announcing its intention of handing over security to Afghanistan’s national forces by the end of 2014, new attention needs to be given to the efficiency of Afghanistan’s institutions.