Matthew Rae discusses the role of the ‘Honest Broker’ in International Relations, and the Canadian government’s approach to returning to ‘Pearsonian’ foreign affairs.
Security
Japanese Defence Budget: Keeping pace with the neighbors and an eye on its islands
In her debut article, Julie-Anne examines the strategic underpinnings of Japan’s 2016 defence budget
An Arctic Innovation: Canadian Airships?
The Canadian Forces Aerospace Warfare Centre is exploring the potential for airships to patrol Canada’s Arctic. Paul Pryce discusses the feasibility.
Women’s Security is State Security
Victoria Heath illustrates the connection between women’s security and state security with her latest infograph.
Can The West Work With Russia In Fighting ISIS?
Our program editors debate whether the West and Russia can overcome their policy differences for the sake of confronting ISIS.
The Securitization of Public Health: American Biosecurity Since 2001
Washington has taken great strides in improving America’s biosecurity. Sandy Vingoe considers these changes and what it means for public health in the United States.
Is A More Aggressive Strategy To Counter ISIS Needed?
In the wake of the Paris attacks, our program editors consider whether the West’s military campaign against ISIS should be intensified.
“Un Acte de Guerre:” What Does President Hollande’s Speech Mean for NATO and Canada
Ian Goertz uses the recent speech made by President Hollande following the Paris terror attacks to examine the importance of rhetoric in international relations.
The “New Cold War”: Pt. 1
Russia recently produced an image of a secret nuclear warhead capable of devastating the United States with a 500ft tsunami able to destroy every living thing within 1000 miles. It was of course just “a leak”. If history has anything to say, however, it is very likely that this was a premeditated strategic military move. Read More…
A Short History of Nearly Everything NATO: Pt. 3
Ian and Aishwarya continue their A Short History of Nearly Everything NATO with this installation discussing NATO in Afghanistan.