“Supporters of Jerusalem”: Israeli Dilemmas and the Sinai Insurgency
While Islamic State (IS) militants focus on territorial ambitions in Syria and Iraq, affiliated jihadist organizations and inspired…
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…
Jihobbyists, Fanatics or Fan-attacks? Exploring Extremist Fan Cultures through Inspire Magazine
Supporters of al Qaeda-inspired movements are often referred to as “fanatics.” There is an element of truth to…
For the West, war isn’t working anymore
It’s mid-September, the seasons are changing — and Canadians have every reason to feel uneasy. The erstwhile global…
The Consolidation of the Caliphate
The Islamic State has successfully battled for news headlines and large swaths of the Middle East over the…
The Islamic State: A Decade in the Making
The Islamic State’s rise to notoriety comes at a time when foreign intervention is a heavily criticized course…
ISIS & Syria: Obama’s New House of Cards
Less than three weeks ago, President Obama confirmed air strikes on Islamic State (IS) positions near the Kurdish…
The Islamic State: Following the Money Trail
The Islamic State (IS), formerly known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), continues to wreak…