Russia’s Nuclear Power, Part I: Nuclear Weapons and Doctrine

Léo-Paul Jacob, NATO Operations October 11, 2017 Léo-Paul Jacob

Moscow’s nuclear doctrine is increasingly intertwined with its hybrid warfare strategy, keeping the West off balance.

Conflict in the Caucasus, Part 1: Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Regional Security

Aidan Simardone, NATO Operations May 20, 2017 Aidan Simardone

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.

The Peace Treaty That Never Was: Russia, Japan, and the Kuril Islands

Léo-Paul Jacob, NATO Operations May 16, 2017 Léo-Paul Jacob

Will the dispute regarding the Kuril Islands ever be resolved between Russia and Japan? Léo-Paul Jacob explores.

Eastern Europe’s Other Conflict, Part 1: Why Should Moldova Concern NATO?

Aidan Simardone, NATO Operations March 4, 2017 Aidan Simardone

In the first part of a two-part series on the Moldovan-Transnistrian conflict, Aidan Simardone covers the background of the conflict, the recent rise in tensions between Moldova and Transnistria, and the ramifications for security in the surrounding region.

Drones: Forget the Moral Argument, Are They Actually Strategic?

Colin McEwen, Defense, Editors' Forum, Hasan Siddiqui, Human Rights, Intelligence & National Security, NATO, Pakistan, Peace & Conflict Studies, Peace & Security, Rights, Search and Rescue, Security, Southeast Asia, Stefan Konrad, Technology, Terrorism, The Middle East and North Africa, The United States of America, Uncategorized July 6, 2015 NATO Association of Canada

Are armed drones actually strategic in conflict? Our editors examine the pros and cons, and attempt to separate the moral argument from the strategic.

The Long Tradition of ‘Swedish Neutrality’ May Change

Defense, Diplomatic Relations, Eastern Europe and Russia, Elliot Cho, Europe, Expanding Community, Global Governance, Intelligence & National Security, International Law & Policy, International Relations, NATO, Naval Issues, Peace & Security, Russia, Scandinavia, Security, Society, The Arctic, Western Europe July 1, 2015 Elliot Cho

Elliot Cho presents an overview of Sweden’s challenge in confronting Russian aggression and how the challenges may prompt Sweden to revise its ‘neutral state’ status