Targeted Killings, Drones, and the Myth of Precision
Though it might seem otherwise, drone strikes aren’t the only tactical option for counterterrorism operations.
Analysis: Turkey Hints at a Joint Saudi Offensive in Syria
Is Turkey’s mention of a joint ground operation with Saudi Arabia just smoke and mirrors?
Will Odinga’s Gambit Pay Off in Kenya?
Opposition politician Raila Odinga gambled by calling for a boycott of the second presidential vote. Will the move pay off with a high office, or is Kenya about to descend back into political instability and violence?
Beijing Takes Aim at Zombie Industries
The Chinese government may finally be getting serious about reducing industrial overcapacity.
Big Brother Arrives on South Korea’s Internet
New laws are tightening government control over the South Korean internet.
Algeria Protests Putting ‘Pouvoir’ on Notice?
The Arab Spring may be making a late arrival in Algeria, with possible consequences for regional geopolitics and global energy markets.
Macron’s Africa Conundrum
To reverse his early missteps on Africa, French President Emmanuel Macron should focus on development challenges. Remittance fees would be a good place to start.
Canadian Military Still Suffering a Capabilities Gap
Not a lot has changed in terms of Canadian military capabilities despite several years of Conservative rule.
The DoD, protests, and “low-level terrorism”
The Department of Defense is training all of its personnel in its current Antiterrorism and Force Protection Annual Refresher Training Course that political protest is "low-level terrorism."
The Resource Wars of Tomorrow
A list of global sites deemed sensitive to US national security interests, recently leaked by Wikileaks, acts as a window into a world where global free trade has been disrupted and access to primary resources is paramount.