Victoria looks at the reality in the fantasy world of Game of Thrones. Women in both the show and reality, are often used as pawns in war and conflict.
Security
Bearing Down: Modernizing Russia’s Armed Forces
Hasan Siddiqui articulates Russia’s military ambitions, contextualizes it within the broader geopolitical situation in Europe as well as analysing NATO’s attitude towards it.
The Deschamps Report: A “Sexualized Culture” In The CAF
Jenny investigates the Deschamps report on sexual harassment in the CAF. Can the “sexualized culture” described be eradicated?
Assessing America’s Strategic Options toward China, Part V: Accommodation
In the fifth of of a seven-part series, Michael Lumbers examines America’s future strategic options toward China.
Migrants and Refugees – Together, But Not the Same
Vanessa Hayford explains why distinguishing between migrants and refugees is a life-and-death issue.
The Iraqi Army: Gaining or Losing Ground?
Our Program Editors debate whether the Iraqi Army (and the militias), alongside the US-led coalition, are actually making progress in the fight against IS.
From Benin City to the Shores of Italy: A New Hub of Human Trafficking
Seema explores the hidden world of human trafficking of Nigerian women into Italy, who are subsequently forced into the sex trade.
Will They Stay or Will They Go? The Coming Expatriate Exodus
Victoria examines the possible expatriate exodus from the Gulf region in the Middle East due to increasing security threats and economic instability.
Unfriendly Skies in the Arctic
Both NORAD and NATO have launched large-scale air force drills in the Arctic. Paul Pryce sheds some light on these exercises – and the Russian response.
The Urgency of Security Council Reform
Vanessa Hayford explains why Security Council reform is so necessary -and why it’s unlikely to happen.