In Part 4 of this series, Kelly Rahardja examines a draft by the Economics and Security Committee concerning terrorist financing; an important issue at the upcoming Assembly in Stavanger, Norway.
Terrorism
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Drones: The Best Defence Canada Doesn’t Have- Part II: The collateral damage from warring with drones
In Part II of III, Kelsey Berg discusses the rapid expansion of military drones, and its drawbacks.
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.
Kenya and the Al-Shabab Struggle
Evan Blackwell examines Al-Shabab’s growing presence in Kenya.
Shan Ba Shan, Shoulder to Shoulder
Leon Fleddermann examines the motivations behind foreign volunteers in the Kurdish resistance who are joining the fight against ISIS.
Ask the Lonely: ISIS and the Narrative of Belonging
Evan Blackwell explains the success behind ISIS’ recruitment efforts.
How Should Canada Respond to the Syrian Refugee Crisis?
Our program editors consider a question that has recently grabbed headlines.
The Jihadist Next Door: Homegrown Jihadists and Their Threat to Canadian National Security
A look at the emergence of homegrown Jihadists and their threat to Canadian national security.
Chechnya: A Resurgent Insurgency?
Evan Blackwell examines the potential for a revitalized terrorist insurgency in Russia’s troubled North Caucasus.
Boko Haram Reveals Flaws in Nigerian Defence Procurement
Margaret Polk examines how corruption and procurement problems within the Nigerian military have complicated the fight against Boko Haram.