The Balkan Geopolitical Frontline: NATO in the Region and Increasing Tensions with Russia
8 February 2019 – London, UK by Chris Murray In recent weeks NATO has made two key moves that signal its intentions to expand its presence in…
Analysis
ISIS’ cyber activities will prop up its franchised network
30 January 2019 – Vancouver, CA by Stewart Webb President Trump and his administration have been adamant that ISIS has been defeated in Iraq…
Chinese aircraft carrier ambitions may lead to Gunboat Diplomacy…and has started a carrier race
30 November 2018 – Vancouver, CA by Stewart Webb It has been revealed that China has begun construction on its third aircraft carrier. It may…
Trudeau’s Saudi Quandary – Why the LAV deal won’t be cancelled
25 October 2018 – Vancouver, CA by Stewart Webb Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in a tight spot as many world leaders in wake…
(No?) Blast From the Past – Assassination Attempts on Presidents Clinton and Trump in the Philippines
18 October 2018 – Vancouver, CA by Stewart Webb There is an adage that history will repeat itself and this week it seemed like a…
The Sinification of Afghan Counterinsurgency
14 September 2018 – Maryland, USA by Dr. Francis Grice Recent reports suggest that the Chinese military has begun construction of a military base in…
China’s Afghan Dream
13 September 2018 – Maryland, USA by Dr. Francis Grice China has been expanding its involvement in Afghanistan for some years, but its efforts recently…
Shifting Currents in the Balkans
21 August 2018 – London, UK by Chris Murray Turkey’s internal difficulties have been cause for relations with its NATO allies to have been declining for some…
Gaming Peace: A Call for Peacekeeper Roles
23 July 2018 – Canada A. Walter Dorn & Stewart Webb Every year, the E3 gaming conference captures the attention of the gaming community. How…
More lies underneath al-Shabaab’s plastic bag ban
6 July 2018 – Vancouver, CA by Stewart Webb This week al-Shabaab announced the banning of single-use plastic bags in areas that they control. Obviously,…