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Asia-Pacific China Diplomatic Relations Expanding Community International Relations John Pollock Security, Trade and the Economy Society Southeast Asia

Improving Ties between Japan and China? Underlying Tensions Remain

John Pollock discusses the destabilizing economic relationship between China and Japan, which heavily relates to the disputed Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands.

Canada Canadian Armed Forces Defense Maritime Nation Naval Issues Naval Modernization Paul Pryce Procurement Security Spain

Canada’s Supply Ship Slipup: ‘Ready, Aye, Ready’?

The early retirement of the Protecteur-class supply ships leaves the Royal Canadian Navy in a challenging position. Paul Pryce discusses the attempted solutions and their potential impact on Canada’s military readiness.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Development Diplomatic Relations Eastern Europe and Russia Europe Germany Intelligence & National Security International Law & Policy International Relations Jenny Yang NATO Peace & Conflict Studies Russia Security Society Technology The United States of America Uncategorized Western Europe

Information: The Perfect Weapon in Today’s Wired World, A Three-Part Series

In the final installment of a three-part series, Jenny looks at “countering disinformation campaigns” during the Cold War, and the lessons we can learn from them.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Diplomatic Relations Intelligence & National Security Iraq ISIS Islamic State Kurds NATO Peace & Conflict Studies Security Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa The United States of America Turkey Umaima Ghori Uncategorized Western Europe

Turkey’s Policy Shift in Iraq and Syria Both Excites, and Baffles NATO

Umaima examines Turkey’s policy shift in Iraq and Syria, and why it’s confusing NATO. Is this a positive, or negative development in the fight against ISIS?