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The West Has Woken Up to the Threat of the Islamic State

Stuart Munnich examines the US-led coalition response to the emerging threat from the Islamic State and its implications.

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Military Apportionment In the Event of Scottish Independence: Undertones of Amity or Pettiness? (3/3)

In the third in a series of three, Daniel Woodburn examines military apportionment in the event of Scottish independence

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The Case for Canadian Marines

In future conflicts, who will storm the beaches and board pirate vessels for Canada? Paul Pryce explains the need for a Marine Commando Regiment.

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Playing Catch-Up: Canada’s Engagement with China

Christine Martel-Fleming examines how Canada can improve on its comprehensive strategy to better engage with China.

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The Purity Party: Ethno-Sectarianism and International Politics

In his latest article, Alexander Langer explores the ethno-sectarian face of modern conflict.

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The Growth of Israel’s Energy Sector and its Geopolitical Clout

In her latest article, Sayde-Hope Crystal examines the political and economic implications of the massive natural gas reservoirs discovered off the coast of the Israel.

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The Mounting Death Toll of Russian Soldiers

With the burial of Russian soldiers increasingly being brought to light, Ian Litschko examines the questions being raised on this issue in Russia.

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Malaria Vaccine on the Horizon

British pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline is seeking regulatory approval for an antimalarial vaccine. The vaccine is being evaluated by the European Medicines Agencies in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO). This could prompt a major global health breakthrough as the disease affects 225 million people worldwide and results in the deaths of approximately 800,000 people, Read More…

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Canada’s ‘firm budget’

In the light of an increasingly volatile security environment, NIgel Trimbly examines the Harper government’s response to calls by NATO to increase defense spending.

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From the Barents to the Bering: Development of the Northern Sea Route

With growing economic interest in the Arctic, Ian Litschko examines how the Russians have been developing the Northern Sea Route.