The recent extradition of Ramil Safarov, who was convicted of murdering Gurgen Margaryan, is jeopardizing the ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
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Breaching taboos: transformation of the German armed forces
A landmark decision by the Federal Constitutional Court allows the German armed forces to be used on home soil in cases of catastrophic disasters. This new development opens discussion on the role of the Bundeswehr in German politics.
Interview with the Seasteading Institute
The idea of creating a base, or even a fully fledged nation, in the middle of the ocean where none previously existed is not new. Through the undersea bases and floating man-made islands of science fiction humans have long pondered how to colonize the vastness of the ocean for both warfare and peace.
Sept 5: Commander Hugues Canuel – “A Sailor’s Experience with the NATO Training Mission in Afghanistan”
On September 5, 2012, Commander Hugues Canuel discussed the challenges of standing up the Canadian contribution to the training mission and nurturing the growth of the Afghan National Security Forces.
What to do about Iran?
Years of increasingly stern sanctions are taking a serious toll on the Iranian economy. Though Iran has long been at odds with the US and the West, this summer has seen the imposition of the toughest sanctions to date.
Conflict and proxy conflict in the Persian Gulf
Tensions in Persian Gulf between Gulf Cooperation Council and Iran bring world powers into the fray.
Meeting of the Decade?
It has been a decade since a German Chancellor visited Canada for a bilateral meeting – the last time it was Gerhard Schroeder in 2002.
Reconstruction in Afghanistan: Looking Beyond 2014
With NATO announcing its intention of handing over security to Afghanistan’s national forces by the end of 2014, new attention needs to be given to the efficiency of Afghanistan’s institutions.
Eradicating Maritime Blindness in Central Canada – Vanguard Report
Through a feature publication in “Vanguard Canada,” The NCC’s Andrew Walker gives his thoughts on maritime blindness in central Canada.
Battlefield… Earth?
When attempting to keep their countries secure, leaders are faced with many difficult choices in combating an adversary that hides in plain sight, targets noncombatants, and has shown a propensity to sacrifice themselves in the name of a cause.