Operation NABERIUS: The Canadian Forces’ Role in Combating Boko Haram

Canadian Armed Forces, Nick Raffey March 25, 2017 Nick Raffey

Nick Raffey discusses Canada’s role in combating Boko Haram militants in Niger while highlighting potential threats in the region.

Canada in North Africa: Leading from Behind?

Canadian Armed Forces, Paul Pryce April 21, 2016 Paul Pryce

Paul Pryce discusses the Canadian military’s increasing focus on logistics and training support in Africa and what this might mean for Canadian soft power.

A Case for Investing in Canada’s Special Forces

Canadian Armed Forces, Roderick Ramsden April 20, 2016 Roderick Ramsden

Roderick Ramsden discusses how increasing the number of members within the Canadian Special Operations Regiment can contribute to several of the strategic objectives outlined in the Minister of National Defence’s mandate letter.

The Syrian Spectacle: Paradigm Shift

Defense, Diplomatic Relations, Expanding Community, Global Governance, Hasan Siddiqui, Human Rights, Intelligence & National Security, International Law & Policy, International Relations, Iran, Iraq, Islamic State, Israel, Kurds, Lebanon, NATO, Rights, Saudi Arabia, Security, Syria, Technology, Terrorism, The Middle East and North Africa June 26, 2015 Hasan Siddiqui

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.

Breaking Point: Hyperextending Hizbullah

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 May 11, 2015 Hasan Siddiqui

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