Magdalena Surma provides advice to students interested in pursuing a career in international relations and affairs at A.Y. Jackson Secondary School.
Tag: NATO
Critical Defence Minerals: Rare Earths
Consumer demand for certain technologies such as cellular phones and computers has expanded dramatically, and the supply of specialty minerals required for their manufacture has become a centralized enterprise. These same specialty minerals are also required for defence technologies, which has resulted in the creation of a near-monopoly for most of the minerals required to Read More…
A Short History of Nearly Everything NATO: Pt. 2
Aishwarya and Ian continue their joint series examining the history of NATO. This week, they focus on NATO and Canada’s role in the Kosovo War.
Kunduz: The Rise of the Taliban (Part II)
In the second part of this series Hinna Hatif examines the implications that led to the rise of Taliban in Kunduz city.
Review—“Threat Perception in Central Asia in Response to Russia-Ukraine: Kazakhstan Will Not Be Next”
Kelly Rahardja reviews a research paper from the NATO Defense College discussing the potential for a Russian attack in Central Asia.
Talk to a Diplomat: Dr. Peter Vincent Pry Part II
Director of the Nuclear Strategy Forum, Dr. Peter Vincent Pry discusses the significance of Weapons of Mass Destruction along with the impact of Russia, North Korea, China, and Iran on the rest of the world.
How to synchronize Eastern and Southern perceptions of security threats to the Alliance
To the east, Poland, the Baltics, and Romania face threats of hybrid conflict coming from a revanchist Russia. To the south, allies such as Italy and Greece prioritize maritime security across the Mediterranean.
Canada’s Next Round of Procurement: Light-Armoured Vehicles
Ben gives an overview and in depth technical analysis of Canada’s new light armored vehicles
The Aftermath of the Kunduz Airstrike: Did the US Violate International Humanitarian Law?
Genevieve Zingg examines the legitimacy and effectiveness of international humanitarian law in light of the Kunduz airstrike.
New Security Challenges in Eastern Europe: new or old and forgotten?
Analyzing Eastern European security