In the latest news to come out of Mali, two rebel groups have joined forces to fight for the independence of the north of the country and the creation of an Islamic state.
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May 30: Conference – From Sea to Sea: The Search For Maritime Security
The NATO Council’s Maritime Security Conference “From Sea to Sea: the Search for Maritime Security” Purpose: As a nation surrounded by three oceans and the great lakes, Canada’s maritime security has been of preeminent importance throughout the country’s history. A secure marine environment is also essential to Canada’s prosperity. Despite this marked significance, there has Read More…
Report from Chicago: David Cameron Keeps Calm, Carries On
The British Prime Minister was confident and in control at the press briefing he gave on Monday at the conclusion of the NATO 2012 Summit in Chicago.
Nuclear Armed Iran: Missing the Bigger Picture
Talks in Baghdad with the five permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany have resumed over Iran’s contentious nuclear program. The negotiation process is likely to be a long one and no breakthrough accords are expected at this meeting.
The Politicization of the Lebanese Army: Prospects for Increased Sectarian Violence
What had made this country so attractive to international jet setters is also what has allowed it to become co-opted by a plurality of regional and international forces.
The Salala Supply Route: A Lesson In Keeping Your Friends Close and Your Enemies Closer
Tensions between Pakistan and the US are at an all time high following President Obama’s unsuccessful bid at the Chicago Summit to pressure Pakistan’s President, Asif Ali Zardari, into reopening the Salala supply route, used to funnel NATO supplies into Afghanistan.
Wired Warfare: NATO’s Steps Towards Cyber Security
Technology has advanced so drastically in the 21st century that after land, sea, air, and space, warfare has now entered a fifth domain: cyberspace. This week at the NATO Summit in Chicago, the alliance took the opportunity to gauge development in ‘non-traditional’ security policies concerning cyber warfare.
Failure To Launch?
On May 20th, at its Chicago Summit, NATO announced that the US led, NATO-backed ballistic missile defence (BMD) system in Europe would become fully operational by 2018.
Oil in Uganda: Leave it in the Ground
The discovery of more than two billion barrels of oil could put Uganda on the list of the largest oil exporting countries in Africa. Why is this seemingly good news now a cause for such concern among observers both within and outside the country?
Disconcerting Rift in Sino-US Relations
After establishing agreements to cooperate on a variety of transnational and bilateral challenges, US-China relations improved along with the increase of international meetings and comprehensive talks – until now.