Canada Votes 2015: The Middle East factor By: Wisam Salih , / 2 June, 2015 Five questions about what to expect on Operation Impact during this year’s federal election.
Boko Haram: The missing piece in the fight against extremists By: Kyle Matthews , Noah Schouela , / 15 May, 2015 Every aspect of Boko Haram’s violence in Nigeria and West Africa demands as much international attention as ISIS has been given.
Aiding ISIS victims: ‘We need access, not more funds’ By: François Audet , / 24 April, 2015 Veteran humanitarian worker François Audet discusses the dilemmas ISIS has created for crisis-response operations.
How to win the battle against the ISIS propaganda machine By: Henry Tuck , / 23 April, 2015 The online world is a crucial battleground.
On humanitarian efforts: Defeating ISIS is not the end By: Elizabeth Ferris , / 22 April, 2015 The widespread displacement ISIS has caused will have consequences for years to come.
The dangerous myth of the female victim-fighter By: Marie Lamensch , / 21 April, 2015 Though their role within ISIS may differ, women’s motives for joining the group are just as diverse as men’s.
Why the Islamic State actually stinks at social media By: Max Abrahms , / 20 April, 2015 The conventional wisdom is that ISIS has managed to become so successful largely because of its social media prowess. The conventional wisdom is wrong.
The Islamic State and the case for Responsibility to Protect By: Alex Bellamy , / 20 April, 2015 Do not let feelings toward past invasions in the Middle East deter us from protecting Syrians and Iraqis.
ISIS, by the numbers By: OpenCanada Staff , / 20 April, 2015 How many fighters? How many countries fighting ISIS? How many refugees?
Chaos in Syria By: Chris Kilford , / 2 April, 2015 Canada’s former defence attaché to Turkey reflects on the rise of ISIS, and the falling apart of Syria
The Syrian mission: for humanitarian, security and political reasons By: David McDonough , / 1 April, 2015 As Canada’s military campaign expands in the Middle East, questions arise as to the motives for engagement. By David McDonough.
The West’s war with ISIS, or how to dress an open fracture By: Jean Daudelin , / 30 March, 2015 Degrading ISIS won’t end the violence in the Middle East. A more fundamental change is required.
Iraq, and other wars: The risks of reporting from the field By: OpenCanada Staff , / 27 March, 2015 Is the current Canadian military campaign too risky, costly or inaccessible for the media to cover? Watch our panel.
Canada’s ISIS mission: Are opposition leaders in denial? By: Kyle Matthews , / 24 March, 2015 The Canadian military is in this for the better, argues Kyle Matthews. Mulcair and Trudeau should get on board.
The scorched earth of the Arab Spring By: Jeremy Kinsman , / 20 March, 2015 For the millions who felt empowered by events in Tahrir Square, a democratic awakening has been postponed but not smothered, argues Jeremy Kinsman.
Assyrian Christians: the canaries of the Middle East By: Evon Sworesho , / 4 March, 2015 Pluralism is key to the region. As ISIS threatens minority groups, we must not underestimate the importance of their protection.
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.
Canada’s mission creep in Iraq (and why it matters) By: Roland Paris , / 26 January, 2015 We should support Iraqi troops, but we can’t fight their war for them, argues Roland Paris.
Canada in Iraq: Mission Confusion? By: Stephen Saideman , / 20 January, 2015 Steve Saideman looks at what exactly are our soldiers are doing in Iraq.
Anti-ISIS Meetings: Is Canada at the kids’ table? By: Stephen Saideman , / 3 December, 2014 Steve Saideman on who is calling the shots in the coalition against ISIS.
