A discussion on the ISAF mission in Afghanistan, and the valuable Counterinsurgency lessons learned in over a decade of fighting.
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The Islamic State: A Decade in the Making
Samir Mourani examines key events over the last decade that facilitated the rise of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.
Tackling the Fifth Column: Counter-Terrorism Strategy Against ISIL, at Home and Abroad
With two out of every three insurgents fighting for the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) identifying as foreign born, governments around the world are on high alert against the threat of homegrown terrorism, as thousands of radicalized Western citizens return from waging jihad in Syria and Iraq. In the United Kingdom alone, Read More…
Fragile Peace Achieved in Ukraine
As the ceasefire in Ukraine holds, Ian Litschko examines how it has unfolded.
A Canadian Gun Culture?
The recent fatal shooting of an innocent young woman in Toronto’s downtown entertainment district reminded Canadians of the impact the current national gun policy is having on cultural values and societal welfare.
China’s Role in Afghanistan after NATO’s Withdrawal
Christine Martel-Fleming examines the impact of Chinese-Afghan relations post withdrawal.
The Extremist Trend: Why Western Youth are Joining a Foreign Fight
In his latest article, Carlos Abarca examines the alarming trend of homegrown terrorism.
Russia’s Trouble with the INF Treaty
With ongoing back and forth accusations over violations of a 1987 treaty, Christopher Cowen examines Russia’s concerns over the applicability of this Cold War era treaty in the modern world.
Trident: Stirring Up Murky Waters (2/3)
In the second in a series of three, Daniel Woodburn examines the Trident nuclear missile facet of the Scottish independence debate.
ISIL’s Threat to World Economy
Anojan Nicholas describes in detail the threat ISIL poses to the global energy supply