Natalia Valencia examines the conditions continuing to make the growing presence of Al Qaeda in the Magreh (AQIM) in Africa’s Sahel region a worrying concern.
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The Quiet Crisis: Unaccompanied Child Migration from Central America to the United States
Natalia Valencia examines the challenges and hurdles faced by unaccompanied minors from the Northern Triangle crossing the border into the United States.
Bitcoin and The Dark Web’s Threat to National Security
The security threats posed by crypto-currencies and the dark web must inevitably be managed by an intergovernmental body.
Budget 2017: Jobs, Innovation, and Canada’s Plan for a Changing Economy
As Canada pivots its economic activity toward the future, some reflection may be needed on what we will be leaving behind in the process.
Budget 2017: For International Assistance, Less is More
In substance and in tone, Budget 2017 takes a very different approach to international affairs than its predecessor.
Alexei Navalny and Anti-Corruption Protests in Russia
With protests carrying on for a second straight week, Nick Raffey looks into what sparked the anti-corruption demonstrations throughout Russia.
An Assessment of Looming Humanitarian Crises and Canada’s Response
Ryan Atkinson discusses Canada’s efforts to address looming humanitarian crises around the world.
When Airstrikes Go Wrong: Examining the Narrative After the Mosul Airstrike
With the recent increase in civilian casualties from coalition airstrikes in Iraq and Syria, Farah Bogani examines the narrative emerging from the Mosul airstrike.
Modern Day Slavery: Not for Sale
Human trafficking affects millions of victims worldwide and presents a serious threat to the safety, security, and human rights of all peoples. In Part 1 of this two-part series on human trafficking, Sabrina Natale provides an introductory analysis, and explores legal definitions.
Terrorism is the New Normal
Is terrorism going to become a normal occurrence as attacks are happening more frequently in the West?