Our Editors and special contributor, Col. Lawrence Wilkerson, debate who poses the greatest threat to global stability: ISIS, Russia or China?
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Earth’s Choice: Economic Prosperity or Climate Stability
The question of the decade: Can we continue to prosper economically while combatting climate change? Our editors weigh in.
Drones: Forget the Moral Argument, Are They Actually Strategic?
Are armed drones actually strategic in conflict? Our editors examine the pros and cons, and attempt to separate the moral argument from the strategic.
Renewal for the Canadian Rangers
Paul Pryce highlights the upcoming procurement of a new rifle for the Canadian Rangers, an important branch of the Canadian Army. After 70 years, a replacement was sorely needed.
Is Dodd-Frank the Catalyst for the Next Global Crisis?
Are the Dodd-Frank regulations an impetus for the next great global economic crisis?
Special: “Digital Jedi” and Their Role During the 2015 Nepal Earthquake
A special Water Cooler piece written by Ariel Sim exploring the importance of “digital jedi” in the humanitarian network.
Unsustainable Forces
Kelsey Berg looks at the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) recent acquisition of the Cyclone Helicopters and its procurement strategy. Additionally, she explores the gap between the current structure of the CAF’s available funding, the ‘ambition-capability’ gap and how this will affect the future of the CAF.
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.
Moving Beyond Petrocaribe: Pitfalls and Opportunities in Latin American and Caribbean Energy Politics [Part II]
In the second part of a two-part series, Marta Canneri examines opportunities for Canada to show leadership in the Latin American and Caribbean energy sector.
Why Canadians Should Care About the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Most Canadians don’t know anything about the Trans-Pacific Partnership. They really should.