John Pollock provides an in-depth look at Canada’s role in Kandahar with ISAF.
5. Authors of the NCC
A list of authors, past and present
Does Putin Have a Better Plan for Fighting ISIS than the West?
Our program editors debate a question that has dominated recent headlines.
Prison and Jihad: A Threat Behind Bars
Evan Blackwell discusses how prisons often provide fertile ground for cultivating terrorist recruits and what can be done to check this trend.
Syria: A New Afghanistan?
Michael Philips explains how Russia may be repeating the same mistakes in Syria that it made in Afghanistan.
New Security Challenges in Eastern Europe: new or old and forgotten?
Analyzing Eastern European security
Cutting Steel and Breaking Ice
US President Barack Obama’s recent visit to Alaska should add urgency to Canada’s icebreaker update, Paul Pryce writes.
NATO in Cyberspace—How Important is the Tallinn Manual 2.0?
Ian is discussing the Tallinn Manual 2.0, and what needs to be addressed for Canada and NATO’s future in cyberspace.
Talk to a Diplomat: Episode XXII
Co-President of the International Relations Society provides useful advice to students interested in pursuing global affairs.
The End of the Search for Arctic Oil?
Taking a closer look at oil wells in Alaska.
The Russians Are Coming: What is Moscow Doing in Syria?
Genevieve Zingg examines international strategy and diplomacy in Syria.










