Are we overreacting to the threat of terrorism? By: Sean Richmond , / 26 February, 2015 Current national security debates miss the larger picture: we face many threats, of which terrorism is but one.
Five ways to fight ISIS online By: Kyle Matthews , / 24 February, 2015 Combating extremism requires more than military might. A digital strategy is key, but needs government, the private sector and NGOs to get onboard.
The Disastrous Privacy Consequences of Bill C-51 By: Michael Geist , / 19 February, 2015 The Conservative’s new anti-terrorism bill would lead to a massive expansion in sharing personal information across the government. By Michael Geist.
Charlie Hebdo Attack: The Missing Pieces By: Kjell Anderson , / 21 January, 2015 Three points crucial to the discussion on the recent violence in Paris. By Kjell Anderson.
On the Paris attacks, freedom of expression and human rights By: Pearl Eliadis , / 20 January, 2015 Freedom of expression and civilization-clashes are not appropriate characterizations of what has happened in Paris, argues Pearl Eliadis.
When education becomes a terrorist target By: Kyle Matthews , / 19 December, 2014 In the wake of the school attack in Peshawar, Pakistan, global cooperation is needed to protect schools and students, says Kyle Matthews.
Ottawa Attacks: ‘Terrorists’ not who we think By: Kjell Anderson , / 24 October, 2014 Recent events raise the spectre of a globalized militancy requiring increased security measures. That belief could be damaging, says Kjell Anderson.
When Argument Becomes Comedy: Glenn Greenwald Blames Canada? By: Stephen Saideman , / 23 October, 2014 Commentary should be cautious when assigning responsibility for attacks, says Steve Saideman.
Portrait of a foreign fighter By: Kjell Anderson , / 22 October, 2014 How did the phenomenon of ISIS foreign fighters come to be, asks Kjell Anderson.
Crime and Terrorism By: Jennifer Welsh , / 24 May, 2013 Jennifer Welsh on the frightening truth emerging from the killing in London: there isn’t always a network behind an act of terror.
Is the War on Terror Ending? By: Jennifer Welsh , / 23 May, 2013 Jennifer Welsh on the Obama administration’s response to critiques of the U.S. drone program.
The Terrorist Mind By: Khaled Fattah , / 6 March, 2013 Khaled Fattah on why we need to wage war on the emotions of extremism, not on the countries where extremism is spreading.
Tribes and Terrorism: Myth and Reality By: Khaled Fattah , / 18 October, 2012 Khaled Fattah on why the link between tribes and terrorism in the Middle East needs to be reexamined.