As Canada deliberates how to contribute to the fight against IS, Ben Abonyi examines Canada’s defence spending and its impact on the Canadian Armed Forces ability to operate.
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Who Supplies ISIS?
Nigel Trimble delves deeper on how a once ragtag group of jihadis are able to gain immense amounts of financial and military resources to pursue their brutal expansion.
Iran’s Developing Military Capabilities Part I: Ballistic Missiles
In the first article of his series on the development of Iranian military capabilities, Shahryar Pasandideh looks at Iranian advances made in ballistic missiles.
An interview with Ambassador Lauri Lepik, Estonia’s Permanant Represenatative to NATO
Jenny Yang interview’s Ambassador Lepik on the Security Situation in Estonia as well as Estonia’s Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
‘Democracy’ Comes to Kabul
In her latest article, Sayde-Hope Crystal explores the response to the conclusion of Afghanistan’s tumultuous, year-long election, and its potential long-term repercussions.
The Arctic Challenge: Canada’s Losing Race
As nations continue to advance their interests in the Arctic, Erik Underwood examines Canada’s position in the region
Leveraging Canada’s Resources for an Optimum Response to IS
As the international community responds to IS, Shahryar Pasandideh examines what would be the optimal Canadian contribution to the ongoing effort.
Chinese Views on the Islamic State
In her latest article, Christine Martel-Fleming examines China’s potential involvement in the conflict of the Islamic State.
Canada’s Caribbean Leadership
As HMCS Athabaskan deploys on Operation Caribbe, Paul Pryce explains the vital role Canada is playing in the Caribbean and on the Central American coast.
Countering Terrorism at Home
In response to the increasing number of Canadians purchasing one-way tickets to Syria to join the ranks of ISIS, the RCMP is enhancing domestic counterterrorism strategies to disrupt the radicalization process, which threatens not only vulnerable targets but also the overall Canadian public.