On June 10, 2015, U.S. Army Brig. Gen Giselle Wilz became the first female commander and Senior Military Representative of the NATO HQ Sarajevo.
Tag: Security
Facing the Black Flag: Nationalism and Retribution Amongst Kurdish Women
Exploring the convergence of the Kurdish nationalist cause and solidarity with women who have fallen victim to IS for Kurdish women fighting on the front lines in Iraq.
“Little Ladies Shouldn’t Play With Swords”
Victoria looks at the reality in the fantasy world of Game of Thrones. Women in both the show and reality, are often used as pawns in war and conflict.
Bearing Down: Modernizing Russia’s Armed Forces
Hasan Siddiqui articulates Russia’s military ambitions, contextualizes it within the broader geopolitical situation in Europe as well as analysing NATO’s attitude towards it.
The Deschamps Report: A “Sexualized Culture” In The CAF
Jenny investigates the Deschamps report on sexual harassment in the CAF. Can the “sexualized culture” described be eradicated?
The Iraqi Army: Gaining or Losing Ground?
Our Program Editors debate whether the Iraqi Army (and the militias), alongside the US-led coalition, are actually making progress in the fight against IS.
From Benin City to the Shores of Italy: A New Hub of Human Trafficking
Seema explores the hidden world of human trafficking of Nigerian women into Italy, who are subsequently forced into the sex trade.
Will They Stay or Will They Go? The Coming Expatriate Exodus
Victoria examines the possible expatriate exodus from the Gulf region in the Middle East due to increasing security threats and economic instability.
New Horizons: the AF-PAK Intelligence Nexus
Hasan Siddiqui writes about the new level of cooperation between Afghanistan and Pakistan and the geostrategic nuances related to it.
“Three Leafs” for the Woman In Blue: Lieutenant-General Christine Whitecross
Lieutenant-General Christine Whitecross becomes the first “three leaf” general in the Canadian Armed Forces. This appointment comes alongside the uncovered reports of sexual misconduct in the CF.










