In his latest article, Alexander Langer examines the Canadian national identity and the public’s response to the merger between Tim Horton’s and Burger King.
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Canada, NATO, and the Responsibility to Protect
Emily Robinson looks at relations between Canada, NATO and the Responsibility to Protect doctrine.
Chinese Views on the Islamic State
In her latest article, Christine Martel-Fleming examines China’s potential involvement in the conflict of the Islamic State.
Canada’s Caribbean Leadership
As HMCS Athabaskan deploys on Operation Caribbe, Paul Pryce explains the vital role Canada is playing in the Caribbean and on the Central American coast.
Infographic: ISIL’s Funding and Fighters
A breakdown of the country of origin of foreign ISIS militants and a look at various sources of their funding.
The Party of God: From Periphery to Core
In his latest piece, Samir Mourani illustrates the transition of Shiites from second-tier citizens to political relevancy and the resulting rise of the Hezbollah movement.
Examining ISIS’s International Recruitment Strategy
Alison Duran examines appeal of global jihad for western born individuals.
Countering Terrorism at Home
In response to the increasing number of Canadians purchasing one-way tickets to Syria to join the ranks of ISIS, the RCMP is enhancing domestic counterterrorism strategies to disrupt the radicalization process, which threatens not only vulnerable targets but also the overall Canadian public.
Anti-Satellite Weapons: Warfare in the Final Frontier
With the world’s eyes on Eastern Europe and the Middle East, Christopher Cowan looks to the stars, pondering the possibilities of war in space.
Space Travel Privatized
Is that a bird? A plane? No its a spacecraft made by your friendly neigbourhood private sector. Nigel Trimble takes a look at the recent decision by NASA to award a multibillion dollar contract to Boeing and SpaceX.