Victoria examines the possible expatriate exodus from the Gulf region in the Middle East due to increasing security threats and economic instability.
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Unfriendly Skies in the Arctic
Both NORAD and NATO have launched large-scale air force drills in the Arctic. Paul Pryce sheds some light on these exercises – and the Russian response.
The Barbarians Are at the Gates: NATO, Turkey and the Syrian Quagmire
Trevor Schenk discusses the implications of Turkey’s policy towards Syria and if it can be trusted as a reliable ally in the fight against the Islamic State.
Business as Usual: A Spotlight on Saudi Arabia’s Troubling Human Rights Record
Adena Eliasoph explores the new Canada-Saudi arms deal, and the potential issues associated with conducting business with a nation that maintains a disregard for human rights.
Potential Partner Navies on the Pacific Rim
Paul Pryce provides an overview of the maritime capabilities possessed by Central and South American countries on the Pacific Rim and the potential for partnerships with NATO.
Assessing America’s Strategic Options toward China, Part IV: Integration
In the fourth of of a seven-part series, Michael Lumbers examines America’s future strategic options toward China.
Global Heritage Under Threat: IS in Palmyra
Corinne Stancescu looks at the Islamic State’s systematic destruction of culturally and historically significant artifacts and sites throughout Iraq and Syria.
Japan Goes Global: The US-Japan Defence Guidelines
John Pollock explores the newly released Guidelines for US-Japan Defence Cooperation, and what it means for the expansion of Japan’s national defence strategies.
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.
Fear, Pain and Coercion: A Breakdown of Enhanced Interrogation Techniques (Part II)
In Part II of an eight article series, Sandra Song summarizes the physical and psychological Enhanced Interrogation Techniques, and the effects they have on detainees.