Aaron Willschick looks at the primary issues revolving around NATO’s smart defence initiative and argues that it is time for Europe to reinvest in their defense budgets.
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Exploring Syria’s Humanitarian Crisis – Part 1
In the first installment of his three part series on the Syrian humanitarian crisis, Cameron Becker, non-profit fundraising consultant and guest contributor with the NATO Council, explores the humanitarian cost of Syria’s immense refugee crisis.
From Neighbours with Zero Problems to Twitter Enemies: Effects of #OccupyGezi Movement on the Turkish Foreign Policy
Nil Sendil on the consequences of Turkey’s protests on the country’s foreign policy objectives.
The Joint Support Ship Project: Canada’s Procurement Dilemma
With procurement issues complicating plans to update the Royal Canadian Navy, Paul Pryce suggests looking to foreign shipyards for a production boost.
The Price of Gezi Park: How much is Erdogan willing to pay?
Diana Rivera presents the economic case for Erdogan to seek a peaceful and real resolution to the Taksim protests.
Aircraft Hijackings: Balancing State Security vs. Human Dignity
Sandra Song explores Germany’s balance between state security and human dignity in the case of aircraft hijackings.
Libya’s Loose Weapon Problem
Chris Edwards on the spread of Libyan weapons in Africa and the potential consequences of inaction.
The Changing Nature of Piracy: the Significance of Iranian Weapons Smuggling in Palestine and Africa
Brenna Owen discusses the implications of Iranian weapons smuggling on the current state of piracy around African coasts.
Censorship and Political Reform in China: A Silver Lining
Magan Haycock discusses the advantages of the Internet revolution in China, even in the face of overbearing censorship.
The Sci-Fi Century: War in the Twenty-First
Tim Feller on the character of 21st century conflict.