Dangerous Nationalist Politics Dominates Election 42
In the last few weeks of the election campaign, the Prime Minister spoke about the Liberals and the…
How Islamic are the origins of the Islamic State?
Despite many previous iAffairs Canada contributors having already written at length on various facets of the Islamic State,…
International Law Still Matters in the Fight Against ISIL
At the end of March, Leader of the Opposition Thomas Mulcair posed a series of questions to the…
Putin, Crimea, and the Art (and Dangers) of the Fait Accompli: Part III – Where are we now?
At the Group of 20 summit in Australia this past November (complete with photo ops of world leaders…
A Century Later, Christmas Truce of 1914 Continues to Inspire
When the First World War began in August 1914, few believed that, with the marvels of modern technology…
Putin, Crimea, and the Art (and Dangers) of the Fait Accompli: Part II – The Dangers
The analysis of Putin’s fait accompli in securing Crimea for Russia will be continued, this time with greater…
Putin, Crimea, and the Art (and Dangers) of the Fait Accompli: Part 1 – The Art
As the high-stakes drama in Crimea played itself out from the end of February through March of this…
A Day for Remembrance, a Time for Discussion
As Canadians across the country attended Remembrance Day ceremonies on Tuesday, and the Canadian Forces continue to be…
Hope (and Fear) spring eternal in Tunisia following October Parliamentary Elections:
With the first Presidential Election since the 2011 Jasmine Revolution less than a month away, questions and concerns…
Canadian Complacency in the Face of Possible Conflicts on the Horizon in 2014
What challenges will Canada and the world face to peace and security it 2014, and how will they…