David Hunter investigates the relationship between individuals and collectives, arguing for a serious re-thinking of “rational choice” economics.
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Fortress Europe: Security and Insecurity
Theories of security and insecurity, why the EU has taken a security based approach to combating irregular migration from North Africa.
The First World War and the Middle East: One Hundred Years On
As the world marks the centenary of the First World War, Justin Fantauzzo considers the long-term legacy of the war in the Middle East.
Post-Afghanistan: Training for Environments other than Sand
Stuart Munnich looks at the challenges facing NATO member militaries from procurement to operations in a post-Afghanistan world.
The Human Costs of Fortress Europe
A discussion of Europe’s policy of increased security and militarization of its borders to combat the growing number of irregular migrants trying to reach its shores from Africa.
Why is Canada Still Talking About Ballistic Missile Defense?
Trevor Schenk on why Ballistic Missile Defense is still a bad idea for Canada.
Preparing for Canada’s Indefinite Commitment to Climate Change Part 1: Something Old & Something New
Kara Chiki compares Canada’s commitment to climate change to that of a healthy marriage, based on trust and mutual benefit.
The Future of Modern Warfare: Autonomous Weapons
Daniel Woodburn considers the implications of making the leap from semi-autonomous weapon systems to independent ‘killer robots’
Crowd thy Neighbor: What the Syrian refugee crisis means for neighboring states
Aylin Manduric discusses how countries in Europe and the Middle East are responding to the inflow of Syrian refugees.
China’s Remarkable Naval Surface Combatant Modernization
Shahryar Pasandideh discusses the remarkable scale and pace of China’s naval modernization.