In the wake of the Paris attacks, our program editors consider whether the West’s military campaign against ISIS should be intensified.
Syria
The Caliphate’s Counterpunch: Did ISIS Shift Its Strategy with the Paris Attacks?
The Paris attacks were likely an attempt by ISIS to deter the West from targeting the caliphate, Evan Blackwell writes.
Operation Impact No More
Matthew is examining the pros and cons of the Canadian Government’s decision to take a less active role in Operation Impact.
Timeline of Russian Aggression
This timeline will explore the major moves that Russia has made on the world stage beginning with the military intervention in Georgia.
US Foreign Policy: Time for an Update
Matthew examines US foreign policy and its inability to adapt to twenty-first century problems.
Into the Mind of Vladimir Putin
Jeremy Voisin dissects Putin’s 60 Minutes interview and his ambitions in Syria and Ukraine.
Syria: A New Afghanistan?
Michael Philips explains how Russia may be repeating the same mistakes in Syria that it made in Afghanistan.
Should We Arm the Kurds?
Evan Blackwell explains why a seemingly simple solution to fighting ISIS raises as many problems as it solves.
Lebanon Struggles with a Failed Political System
The government’s approach of getting private companies to provide public services produced parallel systems.
The Enemy of My Enemy is My Friend: Sectarianism and Security in Syria
While sectarianism has fueled Syria’s devastating civil war, Evan Blackwell explains that self-interest and security have also hardened divisions and prolonged the fighting.