It was not until January 1stof 2016 that women were allowed to apply for combat positions in the United States military. According to Veterans Advocate Jennifer Silva, “This shift opened the opportunity for women to fill 220,000 military combat positions.” The original U.S. military draft was male-only, thus openly excluding women from military service since Read More…
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Testing NATO’s limits: Actionable Policy vs. Deterrence and Soft Power
Is NATO doing enough? In this comprehensive piece, analyst and program editor Taylor Allen critically analyzes bilateral relations between NATO and Russia amidst growing tensions over the past decade.
More than Security: NATO and the Rules-Based International Order in the Post-Cold War Era
Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, NATO has become a valuable partner in upholding the rules-based international order.
The Future of Security in the Asia-Pacific Part 1: Does Canada Require a New Strategy in Asia?
A three-part article analyses Canada’s diplomatic, economic and military policies to address the challenges and opportunities for the Asia-Pacific region.
Securitizing US Foreign Policy: The Rise of Militarism in American Diplomacy
Although securitization has provided the US military a broader role and influence, Jayson Derow analyzes the resulting imbalance of resources and authority in US foreign policy management.
Canada and Iceland: NATO Allies with a Long History Together
As Canada and Iceland partook in NATO military exercises together, their military relationship goes back almost 80 years.
Should Canada and NATO allies build stronger ties with strategic partners in South Asia? Part II
NATO and India have the potential to establish a mutual beneficial military-diplomatic relationship creating security within Asia. A two part article explores the possibilities of an Indo-NATO partnership.
Conflict in the Caucasus, Part 1: Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Regional Security
This article is part one of a two-part series on the tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Aidan Simardone examines regional actors involved in the conflict and the potential effects a war would have for the security of the region.
What are the Dangers of a Post ISIS Middle East?
As various sects and tribes experience tensions, find out what dangers could remain in the Middle East after the defeat ISIS.
The Peace Treaty That Never Was: Russia, Japan, and the Kuril Islands
Will the dispute regarding the Kuril Islands ever be resolved between Russia and Japan? Léo-Paul Jacob explores.










