In her latest article, Christine Martel-Fleming examines China’s potential involvement in the conflict of the Islamic State.
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The Party of God: From Periphery to Core
In his latest piece, Samir Mourani illustrates the transition of Shiites from second-tier citizens to political relevancy and the resulting rise of the Hezbollah movement.
Countering Terrorism at Home
In response to the increasing number of Canadians purchasing one-way tickets to Syria to join the ranks of ISIS, the RCMP is enhancing domestic counterterrorism strategies to disrupt the radicalization process, which threatens not only vulnerable targets but also the overall Canadian public.
Diplomacy and Legitimacy in the Russian-Ukrainian Conflict
Piotr Zulauf explains that there is a limit to what can be achieved using diplomacy. He advocates for a positive-sum approach to diplomacy that rewards good actions instead of punishing bad ones.
Sierra Leone Enforces Nation Wide ‘Lock Down’
In a drastic measure to control the rampant spread of the Ebola Virus, Sierra Leone’s government devised a plan, to temporarily quarantine its residents in their homes.
The West Has Woken Up to the Threat of the Islamic State
Stuart Munnich examines the US-led coalition response to the emerging threat from the Islamic State and its implications.
Playing Catch-Up: Canada’s Engagement with China
Christine Martel-Fleming examines how Canada can improve on its comprehensive strategy to better engage with China.
The Heart of the Issue: How Non-Communicable Diseases are a Barrier to Development
In this analysis, Adena Eliasoph explores the heavy burden that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) impose on developing nations, and the extent to which these health issues impinge on the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
ISAF Mission in Afghanistan: Lessons Learned
A discussion on the ISAF mission in Afghanistan, and the valuable Counterinsurgency lessons learned in over a decade of fighting.
The Islamic State: A Decade in the Making
Samir Mourani examines key events over the last decade that facilitated the rise of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.