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Elliott Simpson NATO and Canada NATO Operations

‘Global Britain’ in Practice

HMS Queen Elizabeth’s maiden voyage to the South China Sea is indicative of the UK’s new global posture. But is it spreading itself too thin? Elliott Simpson presents the pros and cons of the UK’s recent tilt to Asia, and to a modern military.

Canadian Armed Forces Ian Pelekis Touraj Riazi

Special Report on Defence Policy Pt 5/5: Examining the CA

Does Canada’s Defence Policy provide the Army with a force size and equipment required to confront challenges facing Canadian?

Canadian Armed Forces Roderick Ramsden

The Liberation of Fallujah: Time for Celebration or Time to Buckle Down?

Military victories against ISIS in Iraq and Syria should not be interpreted as independent predictors of victory. Roderick discusses the liberation of Fallujah in the greater context of the war against ISIS.

Canadian Armed Forces Matthew Sherlock-Hubbard

Adapting With the Times: A Look at the TAPV as an Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle

Seeking the best methods for maximizing capabilities on the modern battlefield. Matthew Sherlock-Hubbard discusses the potential limitations, technical advantages, and overall benefit of the Canadian Army’s new Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicles (TAPV).

Eimi Harris Women in Security

India’s Military to Open All Combat Roles to Women

Eimi Harris describes India’s commitment to open combat roles to women in the Indian military and the impact this could have on military culture.

Afghanistan Canada Hinna Hatif Kelly Rahardja NATO Naval Issues Peace & Security Women Women in Security

Event Summary: Women in Security & Peacekeeping

Event summary of our Women in Security and Peacekeeping panel discussion on Wednesday, December 9, 2015.

Canada Eastern Europe and Russia Europe Health Kelly Rahardja NGOs Russia Ukraine

Embattled Minds: PTSD and Mental Health in the Ukraine War

Two years since the conflict began, Ukraine now faces an influx of soldiers suffering from PTSD and mental health issues. Kelly Rahardja examines the challenges in dealing with this growing problem.

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The Syrian Spectacle: Paradigm Shift

Hasan Siddiqui guides the discussion of shifting U.S. policy in Syria, tying in Iran’s nuclear programme negotiations and discontentment from America’s regional allies.

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The Rupturing Regime: Syria’s Northern Collapse

Hasan Siddiqui highlights the newfound success of Syrian rebel groups in the North, what it comes with, and what it means for the current regime and potentially Syria’s future.

Diplomatic Relations Expanding Community Global Governance Hasan Siddiqui Hezbollah International Relations Iran Iraq Islamic State Israel Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Palestine Peace & Security Saudi Arabia Security Syria Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa

Breaking Point: Hyperextending Hizbullah

Hasan Siddiqui’s outlook on the current situation in the Levant and Hezbollah’s capacity therein.