Terrorism

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Defense Diplomatic Relations Expanding Community Global Governance Hasan Siddiqui Human Rights Intelligence & National Security International Law & Policy International Relations Iran Iraq Islamic State Israel Kurds Lebanon NATO Rights Saudi Arabia Security Syria Technology Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa

The Syrian Spectacle: Paradigm Shift

Hasan Siddiqui guides the discussion of shifting U.S. policy in Syria, tying in Iran’s nuclear programme negotiations and discontentment from America’s regional allies.
Defense Diplomatic Relations Eastern Europe and Russia Elliot Cho Europe Expanding Community Global Governance International Law & Policy Peace & Conflict Studies Russia Security Terrorism

Lithuania prepares for the worst amid Russia’s ‘Hybrid War’

Elliot Cho reports on how Lithuania is preparing its people and armed forces for the worst case scenario and Lithuania’s contribution to NATO’s collective security in Europe.
Hezbollah International Relations Iran Iraq Islamic State NATO Security Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa The United States of America Trevor Schenk

The Enemy of My Enemy Is Still My Enemy: Iraq’s Shi’a Militias

Trevor Schenk analyzes the rise of Shi’a militias fighting the Islamic State in Iraq, and why this could be detrimental to the long term goal of creating a stable Iraq.
Africa Human Rights International Law & Policy migration NGOs Peace & Conflict Studies Peace & Security Refugee Rights Security Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa Uncategorized Victoria Heath Women Women in Security

The Threat From Within: Dadaab Refugee Camp

Victoria investigates the rhetoric surrounding the threatened closure of Dadaab Refugee Camp in Kenya, alongside an interview with LWF Livelihood Officer, Hilda, who currently works in Kakuma, Kenya.

China Colin McEwen Corinne Stancescu cyber security Defense Eastern Europe and Russia Editors' Forum Europe Human Rights Intelligence & National Security Jeff Tian NATO Rights Security Society Stefan Konrad Technology Terrorism The United States of America Uncategorized Victoria Heath

The Man That Snitched

In our most recent Water Cooler debate, the Editors sound off on Edward Snowden, and it gets personal. Hero, Traitor or Neither?

Canada Defense Diplomatic Relations Eastern Europe and Russia Europe International Relations Iraq Islamic State NATO NATO and Canada Naval Issues Russia Security Terrorism The United States of America Trevor Schenk Western Europe

Outperforming its Allies? Canada and its Commitment to NATO

Trevor Schenk discusses Canada’s expanding role within NATO, and how through its contributions it is out performing most of its allies despite its modest defence budget.
Canada Culture Human Rights migration Refugee Rights Security Society Society, Culture, and Security Terrorism Uncategorized Victoria Heath

Hotel Canada: You Can’t Check-Out Anytime You Like, But You Can Definitely Leave

Victoria looks at the ramifications from Bill C-24 and the recent changes to the Citizenship Act in Canada. Is a guarantee of “loyalty” important for citizenship?

Human Rights Islamic State Kurds Peace & Conflict Studies Peace & Security Rights Security Seema Kawar Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa Women Women in Security

Facing the Black Flag: Nationalism and Retribution Amongst Kurdish Women

Exploring the convergence of the Kurdish nationalist cause and solidarity with women who have fallen victim to IS for Kurdish women fighting on the front lines in Iraq.

Colin McEwen Development Editors' Forum Hasan Siddiqui Iraq Islamic State NATO Security Stefan Konrad Syria Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa The United States of America Victoria Heath

The Iraqi Army: Gaining or Losing Ground?

Our Program Editors debate whether the Iraqi Army (and the militias), alongside the US-led coalition, are actually making progress in the fight against IS.