A new maritime player is emerging in the Gulf of Guinea: Gabon. Paul Pryce discusses how this small state is making big waves in the fight against piracy.
Technology
The Arctic’s Energy Reserves: A Golden Opportunity or an Unrealizable Dream?
Amidst a decrease in the price of oil, Erik Underwood examines the feasibility of exploiting Arctic energy reserves.
France’s Long War: Operation Barkhane
France has launched a wide-ranging mission to combat terrorism in the Sahel region, but Paul Pryce expresses some concern about the lack of a state-building component.
Iran Talks: The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Rija Rasul discusses the recent nuclear negotiations between Iran and the P5+1.
Failure to Launch: The Economic, Environmental and Social Implications of NASA’s Dwindling Budget
An exploration of the extent to which nationalistic competitive forces drive space exploration, and a critique of the lack of global political will necessary to foster the multilateral engagement required to drive advancement and scientific innovation.
When Giants Make Peace
Nigel Trimble looks at how the recent easing of tensions in Sino-American strategic relations may affect the military situation in the Pacific.
What’s Next for the Canadian Army?
The Canadian Army has released its newest strategic update. Paul Pryce discusses the post-Afghanistan future of this branch.
Canada’s Navy: Charting a New Course?
Paul Pryce explains how many of the Royal Canadian Navy’s woes can be attributed to a lack of a strategic update. But Ottawa can chart a new course.
Nuclear Scramble
In her latest article, Sayde-Hope Crystal discusses last-minute diplomatic efforts between the P5+1 in a bid to meet Monday’s deadline for reaching a nuclear deal.
Searching for a New Normal
As the Iranian nuclear talks yet again reach a peak, there has of course been a lot of chatter about the potential outcomes of a deal.