Evan Blackwell explains why a seemingly simple solution to fighting ISIS raises as many problems as it solves.
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Stavanger 2015—Looking ahead to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (Pt. 3)
In Part 3 of this ongoing series, Ian examines a draft by the Science and Technology Committee concerning emerging challenges and opportunities in the Arctic; an important issue at the upcoming Assembly in Stavanger, Norway.
Drones: The Best Defence Canada Doesn’t Have- Part II: The collateral damage from warring with drones
In Part II of III, Kelsey Berg discusses the rapid expansion of military drones, and its drawbacks.
The Suffragette Effect: Bonnie “the Trailblazer” Butlin
Bonnie Butlin, winner of Professional Magazine’s – 2015 Women in Security Award, challenges a male-dominated field, akin to Suffragettes before her.
What Should Be the Foreign Policy Priority of the Next Canadian Government?
As Canada’s three major political party leaders debate the future of Canadian foreign policy tonight, our program editors weigh in.
Stavanger 2015—Looking Ahead to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (Pt. 1)
Ian is discussing the major subjects of the upcoming NATO Parliamentary Assembly in a short series.
Drones: The Best Defence Canada Doesn’t Have- Part I: Long Awaited JUSTAS
In Part I of III, Kelsey Berg presents the dilemmas and benefits of the Canadian Armed Force’s future acquisition of drones.
China’s Military Parade Examined
Margaret looks at the arsenal of military technology displayed on the Chinese military parade, including the game changing “carrier killer”
Kenya and the Al-Shabab Struggle
Evan Blackwell examines Al-Shabab’s growing presence in Kenya.
Shan Ba Shan, Shoulder to Shoulder
Leon Fleddermann examines the motivations behind foreign volunteers in the Kurdish resistance who are joining the fight against ISIS.