ISIS’ occupation of Mosul and Nineveh Plains villages in northern Iraq, has displaced hundreds of thousands of individuals from their homes. The Nineveh Plain region is dotted with ancient Assyrian villages, monasteries, churches, and other historically significant sites that speak to a vibrant community that has survived for thousands of years in the area. The Read More…
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Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems- Changing the Environment of Warfare
Sandra Song discusses the two-sided challenge of the Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS) and its implications for the future of warfare, as an introduction to Canada’s Defence Perspectives 2020-2050: Recapitalization and the Canadian Forces
Canada’s NATO Podcasts: Interview with Mr. Jeff Yurek
Listen as Member of the Provincial Parliament for Elgin-Middlesex London, Mr. Jeff Yurek provides advice to those interested in pursuing politics and diplomacy.
Lieutenant-General Hood: Canada’s Top Gun in Calgary
Paul Pryce reports on the first official visit to Western Canada by the Royal Canadian Air Force’s new commanding officer.
What is the Most Significant Regional Impact of the Syrian Crisis?
Our team looks at the regional effects of the ongoing Syrian civil war.
The Risks and Rewards of Marketplace Lending
Michael Kang considers the growth potential and risks of alternatives to traditional banking services such as Peer-to-peer lending.
Peace, Conflict, and Climate Change: An Interview with Dr. Odette Tomescu-Hatto
A four-part interview series with international security expert Dr. Odette Tomescu-Hatto, in conversation with Genevieve Zingg on climate change, COP21, and the Paris Agreement.
The Right Will Not Be Left Behind
Vedran Kuljanin discusses the rise of far-right political parties in Europe and the real world effects their policies have brought.
The UK Investigatory Powers Bill: Codifying Surveillance
Eimi Harris analyzes the UK Investigatory Powers Bill and the impact legitimizing invasive surveillance practices may have on society’s privacy.
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