In a day of hard bitter fighting, the Regina Rifles had secured their D-Day objective. Jayson Derow highlights the importance of Canada’s role in the pivotal battles of D-Day.
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Two Months of Firsts for Women in the US Military
Grace Lee discusses recent milestones for women in the US military.
The G7 and Gender Equality: Ise-Shima Edition
Sophie Barnett discusses G7 leaders’ performance on gender equality at the recent Ise-Shima Summit in Japan
Transgender Rights in Canada: An Uphill Battle
How far have Canadians progressed in terms of transgender rights? Rachel Glowinsky examines the recent “bathroom” debate and the challenges that transgender Canadians face today.
Unlikely Allies: The Kremlin’s Dance with European Populist Parties
Sonia Liang explores Russia’s hybrid war on Europe’s Eastern flanks. How is Europe dealing with an ever more provocative Russia?
Friends in Low Places: North Koreans in the Syrian Civil War?
According to unconfirmed reports, North Korean soldiers have been aiding the Syrian government against opposition forces. Jeremy Paquin explains how military co-operation between the two unlikely allies has been going on for the past several decades, culminating in today’s Syrian conflict.
Security, Submarines and Sovereignty
Rejeanne Lacroix examines security, submarines and sovereignty on the Canadian Arctic waters.
Colombia Bound? Canada’s Next Peacekeeping Mission
Reinforcing Canadian ‘soft power’ in the Americas. Paul Pryce discusses the prospects for Canada and Mexico to monitor an anticipated ceasefire in Colombia’s 50-year civil war.
Should the White House Veto the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA)?
Should 9/11 survivors and victims’ families be able to sue Saudi Arabia for damages? For this week’s Editors’ Forum, we asked the NAOC Program Editors whether the White House should veto the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA), which recently passed through the Senate and awaits a hearing and vote in the House of Representatives.
The Highlights of NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Tirana- Defense, Stability & Cooperation
With The Warsaw Summit right around the corner, Lira Loloci gives us the highlights of NATO Parliamentary Assembly held in Tirana from 27-30 May. With defense, stability and cooperation high on the agenda of policy-makers, the member countries are expected to comply and help the Alliance address its 21st century challenges.