The Afghan government controls less than 60% of the nation’s territory. Nabil Bhatia analyzes the regional security implications of Afghanistan’s diminishing security force and the resurgence of terrorist groups within the country.
Tag: Afghanistan
The Future of UAVs
Ben Hess explores the dialogue surrounding military drones as Canada considers acquiring UAVs with lethal force while considering their contribution to past military operations.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or Post Deployment Alienation Disorder
Are the causes of PTSD what we thought? New research suggests otherwise.
The Leopard 2: A Case Study in Procurement
Tanks have been important on the modern battlefield for over a century. Canada’s current Main Battle Tank was initially met with skepticism, but has proved its worth over the years.
How Should Canada Address Child Soldiers During Peacekeeping Missions?
Mark Jarratt discusses the importance for Canada to address child soldiers when entering a war zone on a peacekeeping mission.
NATO Has No Good Options in Syria
The West’s ability to influence the Syrian civil war is very limited. In the interest of relieving suffering, the first thing we must do is dispel some myths about what is possible.
Infographic: Afghan Women 2016 Facts, roadmap to our movie-night
In the context of our 16days movie-night and discussion at NAOC on December 8 2016, Mégane Visette highlights important facts about Afghan women through this handy infographic.
The RCAF’s (other) Whirlybirds (Part 2)
In a four part series, Julie-Anne Labonté discusses Canada’s procurement practices and outlines challenges to the acquisition of the RCAF’s helicopters.
After A Decade, Canada Has Drones
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones, are an important tool for armed forces. After years of setback, Canada’s Armed Forces have finally purchased drone technology. Elise Wagner discusses how Canada got to this important milestone of modern warfare.
Examining ISIS’s Chances of Success in Afghanistan
As a result of increased political instability in Afghanistan, a window of opportunity has opened for ISIS. Pierre Olivier-Bussieres asseses the conditions Afghanistan has provided for ISIS to successfully operate within the region.