In conversation with Defence Minister Peter MacKay on Afghanistan, the F-35 controversy and military spending.
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Is Afghanistan Ready for 2014?
Newcomer Nil Sendil discusses the upcoming Afghan elections and the feasibility of a lasting peace.
The Office for Religious Freedom: Questions and Concerns Plague Harper’s New Initiative
Tasha Niesen on the concerns surrounding the newly created Office for Religious Freedom.
Media Advisory: Governor General to Invest 50 Recipients into the Order of Military Merit
His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will preside over an Order of Military Merit investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall, on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at 11 a.m.
A New Asian Power: Welcoming Burma Back to the International Fold
William Zhang on Burma’s progress towards democratic reform and its reemergence on the international scene.
The Struggle Against Somali Piracy: A NATO Success?
Aaron Willschick argues that despite Operation Ocean Shield’s perceived success in combating Somali maritime piracy, the reduction in pirate attacks may have less to do with NATO action and more to do with private security firms.
Towards a Working Relationship: Kosovo-Serb Relations 5 Years After Independence
Benjamin Crase on Kosovo’s relations with Serbia at the 5 year anniversary of its independence.
Troels Frøling: Reshaping the Transatlantic Community Part One
It is our honour and privilege to have Troels Frøling, as this year’s recipient of the Award for Exceptional Contribution to International Peace and Security.
Coming Full Circle: Canada’s Chairmanship of the Arctic Council
Sarah Danruo Wang discusses Canada’s upcoming chairmanship of the Arctic Council and the major concerns that will pervade the Council’s agenda in 2013 The chairmanship of the Arctic Council will rotate to Canada in May 2013 for a two-year term. With participation from Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and the United States, this Read More…
Looking Over Your Shoulder: NATO and the Rise of ‘Green on Blue’ Attacks in Afghanistan
Aaron Willschick looks at the increase of ‘green on blue attacks’ as the latest evidence that NATO’s best before date in Afghanistan is well past due.