In part one of a four-part series on the ideological underpinnings of the jihad waged by ISIS, Alia El Didi explores the teachings of Hassan al-Banna.
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Canada’s Anti-Terror Legislation: Balancing Freedoms and Security
Eric Sabiti looks into Bill C-51 and discusses its ramifications on security and surveillance.
A Jordanian Response to ISIS: Section II
Section I of this series examined the Jordanian reaction to Lt. Moath Kasasbeh’s execution and concepts of legitimizing military operations through public sentiment in times of crisis. Military action, however, is not a clear-cut path to annihilating this extremist threat. Contesting ISIS’s influence must not be restricted to sheer military power, and should include ideological Read More…
A Jordanian Response to ISIS: Section I
Zaid discusses the public Jordanian reaction to Lt. Kasasbeh’s execution at the hands of ISIS. He explores publications regarding intensified Jordanian involvement in the coalition fight against ISIS.
Smart Defense, Group Procurement, and Interoperability: Examining the Current State of Affairs
Jenny Yang discusses increased arms cooperation and the facilitation of procurement among NATO members.
Ukraine’s Ceasefire Deal
Olga Radchenko examines the ceasefire deal on Ukraine reached after marathon peace talks in Minsk.
CSE and Project LEVITATION: Is Big Data a Deterrent to Terrorism?
Jenny Yang discusses the CSE’s bulk collection of data and explores notions of the collaboration of big data analytics and national defense policy.
Tensions in the South China Sea Mark China’s Growing Regional Influence
John Pollock discusses the highly contested area of the South China Sea and the power China is exerting in the region.
Nigeria Postpones Democracy for Six Weeks… Hopefully
Malcolm discusses the significance of the postponed elections in Nigeria and the importance this has on fighting Boko Haram.
Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine
Amidst a recent surge in violence in the war-torn Eastern region of Ukraine, Olga Radchenko examines the deteriorating humanitarian situation and the failures of the central government.