Expanding Community Zhikica Pagovski

The Nice Attack: Another Call to Invoke NATO’s Article 5

In two separate Fox News interviews several hours after the terrorist attack in Nice on July 14, 2016 , both presumptive candidates for the U.S. presidency suggested a mobilization of NATO in the war against ISIS. Zhikica Pagovski explores the Nice Attack can justify for action to be taken under NATO’s Article 5.

Canadian Armed Forces Jayson Derow

‘Sunny Ways’ in Dark Days: A Reality Check on Trudeau’s Responsibility to Protect in Iraq and Syria

Prime Minister Trudeau’s ‘sunny ways’ will prove to be ineffective against an enemy that explicitly demonstrates a complete disregard for human life. Jayson Derow discusses why Canada has a ‘Responsibility to Protect’ the religious minorities of Iraq and Syria by taking the battle to ISIS through strategic and targeted airstrikes.

Expanding Community Sonia Liang

Security in the Nordics, Part I of II: Finno-Russian Relations in an Era of Instability

Part I of this series examines Finland’s efforts to keep relations with Russia open and pragmatic at the same time as she pursues closer cooperation with NATO. Stay tuned for Part II, which evaluates the Swedish perspective on Baltic security

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).