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“Un Acte de Guerre:” What Does President Hollande’s Speech Mean for NATO and Canada

Ian Goertz uses the recent speech made by President Hollande following the Paris terror attacks to examine the importance of rhetoric in international relations.

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The “New Cold War”: Pt. 1

Russia recently produced an image of a secret nuclear warhead capable of devastating the United States with a 500ft tsunami able to destroy every living thing within 1000 miles. It was of course just “a leak”. If history has anything to say, however, it is very likely that this was a premeditated strategic military move. Read More…

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A Short History of Nearly Everything NATO: Pt. 3

Ian and Aishwarya continue their A Short History of Nearly Everything NATO with this installation discussing NATO in Afghanistan.

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The Caliphate’s Counterpunch: Did ISIS Shift Its Strategy with the Paris Attacks?

The Paris attacks were likely an attempt by ISIS to deter the West from targeting the caliphate, Evan Blackwell writes.

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How the Internet was Won, and then lost again under TPP

As part of the NATO Association of Canada’s series of articles about the Trans-Pacific Partnership, Ian Goertz explores how the landmark deal will affect Internet rights, including copyright, privacy and security.

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Terror in Paris: Sympathy, Shame, and Social Media

Why did the global reaction to the Paris attacks far outweigh the international response to the Beirut bombings?

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Assessing the Uncertainty of Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism

Corinne Stancescu examines the process of radicalization and homegrown terrorism in the aftermath of the Paris terrorist attacks this past weekend.

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Violence against Indigenous Women in Canada: Part II

Seema Kawar further explores the different aspects of violence against indigenous women in Canada as well as the responses of the local community and the Canadian Government.

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The Implications of the Paris Attacks for Ukraine

Kelly Rahardja considers the recent events in Paris and how they will affect Western involvement in the Ukraine war.

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The Paris Aftermath: A United Front

After the disastrous attacks in France, new calls for a united coalition against ISIS are issued. Jeremy Voisin explores the need for a united front on states intervening in Iraq and Syria.