Kabir Bhatia discusses how the Houthi uprisings in Yemen have offered Iran the opportunity to renew its hegemonic aspirations in the Middle East
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Automating Arctic Defence
Paul Pryce examines the potential role drones can play in securing Canada’s Arctic.
Nuclear Iran
With the Iran Deal close to ratification, this infographic outlines some of the key points and main sanctions of the deal.
The Defence Gender Gap Extends Beyond the Military
Daniel argues that gender equality can be measured in any country by the number of defense portfolios awarded to women throughout its history, with Minister of Defense being the most telling.
Harper Toes a Hardline to Syria
Megan looks into the recent expansion of Canadian military operations into Syrian territory and explores the legal implications of this unprecedented move.
NATO and the Nordics Part One: Sweden’s NATO debate in the wake of Russian bellicosity
In Part one, Ben Abonyi assesses Sweden’s strategic connections with NATO, and Russian aggression against Sweden’s potential NATO membership.
Alliance Between Boko Haram and ISIS: What Does it Mean?
Vanessa Hayford explores what the recent allegiance pledged by Boko Haram to the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq (ISIS) means for the future of Jihadism in the Middle East and West Africa.
Women and War in Ukraine: Women’s Roles in the Conflict and the Conflict’s Impact on Women
Olga Radchenko examines how women have been experiencing and participating in the conflict in eastern Ukraine.
Putin’s Precarious Position: Part One
In part one, Stefano Spensieri examines how Putin has placed Russia in a difficult financial situation due to aggressive military expansion.
Militarized Masculinity and Gendered Security: War and Peace From a Feminist Perspective III
Saman Rejali analyses how the creation of soldiers through gendered military indoctrination inhibits their abilities to act as peacekeepers and non-violent actors both at home and abroad.