Matthew Rae tackles how recent events can define Trudeau’s policy agenda and how this could make or break his term.
Security
Attacking the Faithful: A Misplaced Vendetta against Muslim Women Following the Paris Attacks
Seema Kawar discusses recent attacks against Muslim women in Ontario in the wake of the Paris attacks and questions whether they are the target of a misplaced vendetta.
Women of the Palestinian Intifadas
Seema Kawar takes a look at the participation of women and girls in the past Palestinian Intifadas and the most recent uprising.
Canada- A New Honest Broker
Matthew Rae discusses the role of the ‘Honest Broker’ in International Relations, and the Canadian government’s approach to returning to ‘Pearsonian’ foreign affairs.
Japanese Defence Budget: Keeping pace with the neighbors and an eye on its islands
In her debut article, Julie-Anne examines the strategic underpinnings of Japan’s 2016 defence budget
An Arctic Innovation: Canadian Airships?
The Canadian Forces Aerospace Warfare Centre is exploring the potential for airships to patrol Canada’s Arctic. Paul Pryce discusses the feasibility.
Women’s Security is State Security
Victoria Heath illustrates the connection between women’s security and state security with her latest infograph.
Can The West Work With Russia In Fighting ISIS?
Our program editors debate whether the West and Russia can overcome their policy differences for the sake of confronting ISIS.
The Securitization of Public Health: American Biosecurity Since 2001
Washington has taken great strides in improving America’s biosecurity. Sandy Vingoe considers these changes and what it means for public health in the United States.
Is A More Aggressive Strategy To Counter ISIS Needed?
In the wake of the Paris attacks, our program editors consider whether the West’s military campaign against ISIS should be intensified.