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Justice Flew Away

Malcolm McEachern discusses South Africa’s failure to arrest Omar al-Bashir after he attended an African Union meeting in South Africa, and what this means for the ICC.
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Drones: Forget the Moral Argument, Are They Actually Strategic?

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

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The Syrian Spectacle: Paradigm Shift

Hasan Siddiqui guides the discussion of shifting U.S. policy in Syria, tying in Iran’s nuclear programme negotiations and discontentment from America’s regional allies.
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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.
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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.
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I’m a Steamroller Baby, and I Wear Camo Too

Victoria examines the role of women in the military through an interactive presentation. Take a virtual stroll through several countries and learn about the women who are shattering stereotypes.
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A Tightrope of Commitment: UNSCR 1325

Maria Baginska examines the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 and questions the international community’s commitment to women’s involvement in security negotiations, as well as their overall rights.
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Breaking Point: Hyperextending Hizbullah

Hasan Siddiqui’s outlook on the current situation in the Levant and Hezbollah’s capacity therein.