Zaid looks into the concept of identity, through Amin Maalouf and Lucy Aharish, in an increasingly inter-connected world. In doing so, notions of uniqueness, conformity and assimilation are explored.
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NATO and the Nordics, Part II: What the Finnish elections mean for NATO membership
In part two, Ben Abonyi comments on how the Finnish elections and Russia’s aggression against Finland could affect its potential NATO membership.
Canada and Myanmar’s Move Towards Global Acceptance
Hasan Siddiqui reassesses Myanmar’s transition towards accountability and transparency alongside recent developments in it’s domestic affairs.
There is No ‘Try’
Colin McEwen illustrates how the career of NATO’s Secretary-General offers lessons to young Canadians seeking a future in international relations.
The War in Afghanistan Takes An(Other) Turn
Daniel Woodburn discusses the difficulties of post-war transition in Afghanistan, including the creation of democratic institutions and the challenges posed by transnational terror.
The Iran Deal and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
With the Lausanne framework of the Iran Deal completed, Stefano Spensieri assesses the deal as a success of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
The Uber Advantage
Eric looks into the legal dilemma surrounding Uber’s success, and its effects on traditional cab services as well as municipal and governmental by-laws.
The Impact of Netanyahu’s Speech Before Congress
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been the centre of much controversy in the last few months, addressed the US Congress last month. Before Netanyahu stepped on American soil there was criticism surrounding his speech, as he was invited to address Congress by Representative John Boehner, the Republican House Speaker, without prior approval from Read More…
The Canadian Forces on the Frontlines of Mental Health
The Canadian Forces is adopting an increasingly holistic approach to mental health, called the Road to Mental Readiness (R2MR). Paul Pryce discusses the impact.
Terrorism and its Effectiveness: Germanwings Flight 9525 as a Case Study
On March 24, 2015, a Germanwings flight carrying 144 passengers and six crewmembers crashed in the French Alps, killing all 150 people on board. Investigations revealed that co-pilot Andreas Lubitz brought down the plane intentionally, after he locked the captain out of the cockpit. Many people posted on social media following the crash, expressing anger Read More…