Amidst the rising trend of violence against medical personnel in combat zones, Neil Siviter analyzes the impacts, and what can be done to keep vital aid workers safe on the battlefield.
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You Break it, You Own it: War Must not be Dictated by Deadlines
Not only do unclear objectives delegitimize war efforts, but so too does setting a time limit for withdrawal. Jayson Derow discusses why any political and military success against ISIS will not be sustainable unless accompanied by a comprehensive political process and an enduring commitment to the complete eradication of ISIS.
Fine Balance: Weighing Canadian Interests in Procurement, Economics, and Integrity
The Integrity Regime ensures that Canadian defence procurement remains open, transparent, and viable. Yet what is there to ensure that Canada’s defence industry remains profitable?
Trade Arbitration: Foreign Corporations vs. Pressing Governmental Objectives (Pt. 1)
Adam Feldman looks into how trade arbitration provisions currently favour corporations and how the process can be reformed.
Are you Prepared? PortsToronto Highlights the Importance of Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
A partnership with meaning. Jayson Derow discusses the annual PortsToronto marine
safety day and the need for emergency preparedness.
Changing the Face of War in Russia: Women in the Russian Armed Forces
In the wake of a historic change in Russia’s Victory Day Parade, Marissa Young reflects on the history and current condition of women in the Russian armed forces.
Canada’s NATO Podacasts: President Duda’s Presentation Part I
The President of the Republic of Poland, Andrzej Duda visited Canada on May 9th, 2016 at The John Paul II Polish Cultural Centre in Mississauga.
Economic Consequences of Water Scarcity
Aishwarya Sahai discusses how water scarcity affects economic productivity and international security.
NATO’s Next Warsaw Summit: The Price of Expansion
What are NATO’s responses to threats in its Eastern Flank? Pierre-Olivier discusses the two major expectations from the Warsaw summit, and the implications for collective security at a time of renewed antagonism between Russia and the United States.
What the West Doesn’t Understand About the Balkans
In the first of a three part series, Vedran Kuljanin addresses what the West doesn’t understand about the Balkans. Parts two and three discuss Alexander the Great’s lasting legacy on Macedonia and why Kosovo matters to both Serbians and Albanians.