ISIS is an apocalyptic organization overdue for eradication. Jayson Derow discusses the importance of invoking Article Five of the North Atlantic Treaty in order to degrade ISIS’ capabilities; the clause declaring an attack against one is to be an attack against all.
Tag: Iraq
Democracy at the Point of Bayonets: Can Regime Change Stabilize Syria?
Western military forces have demonstrated that they are effective in implementing regime change. But such regimes failed to foster stability or eradicate jihadist extremism, and thus, war persists and blood is still spilt. Jayson Derow discusses why the overthrowing of the Assad government will not ease tensions within the Syrian civil war or the battle against ISIS.
An Unknown Existential Threat: Financial Crisis in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
The most significant threat to the existence of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and the Peshmerga is not ISIS, but rather an ongoing economic crisis. Roderick explores this financial crisis and discusses the implications as they relate to the mission against ISIS and the refugee and internally displaced persons emergency.
You Break it, You Own it: War Must not be Dictated by Deadlines
Not only do unclear objectives delegitimize war efforts, but so too does setting a time limit for withdrawal. Jayson Derow discusses why any political and military success against ISIS will not be sustainable unless accompanied by a comprehensive political process and an enduring commitment to the complete eradication of ISIS.
Iraq’s Destabilizing Security: Can Corruption be Tackled?
Will reforms be enough to tackle corruption? In light of recent protests, Layla Wahbi discusses corruption within Iraq and what reforms would mean for the country’s security institution.
Will Operation Impact be Enough to Degrade ISIS? Canada’s Mission Behind Friendly Lines
Winning the conflict against ISIS will entail reaching a solidified victory, focusing on changing geopolitics, and observing lessons from the War on Terror in Afghanistan. Jayson Derow analyzes Canada’s strategy of utilizing military advisors within the Iraqi Security Forces to degrade ISIS.
The USAF’s (secret) Long Range Strike Bomber: Estimates and Speculation
Julie-Anne writes on the development of the USAF’s new bomber
San Bernardino and the Politicization of Mass Shootings in the USA
Jonas critically analyzes the politics of murder in the USA
A Game of Risk and Refugees: Do Syrian refugees pose a significant threat to national security?
The Paris attacks have made refugees public enemy number one. Are refugees a serious risk to national security and public safety?
Assessing the Uncertainty of Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism
Corinne Stancescu examines the process of radicalization and homegrown terrorism in the aftermath of the Paris terrorist attacks this past weekend.