May 30: Conference – From Sea to Sea: The Search For Maritime Security
When: Wednesday May 30th, 2012
8.30 – 16.00
All-day Conference
Including coffee, lunch and reception
Where: George Ignatieff Theatre, Trinity College, University of Toronto
Featured Articles
Pakistan Back Open for Business?
NATO’s invitation to President Zardari to attend the Chicago Summit, as well as statements from Pakistani officials, have pointed to a likely restoration of the critical Salala supply route.
Is NATO Passing the Buck? An Overdue Investigation
Human rights groups are holding NATO accountable for 72 reported civilian casualties in Libya and have urged for an investigation into the causes of the deaths.
Damascus Bombing: Government ‘False Flag’ or al-Qaeda Infiltration?
It has become apparent that a radical jihadist element is now operating in the security vacuum created by the Syrian uprising---but is it to blame for last week’s bombing in Damascus, and is it working alone?
A Turkish Approach to Somalia
While several Western states have increased aid to Somalia and convened conferences to address its myriad problems, Ankara has taken a different approach by putting (work) boots on the ground.
What’s In an Oath? Suu Kyi and the Political Dilemmas of the National League for Democracy in Myanmar
In recent weeks, Western states have begun easing sanctions as a result of the Myanmar’s increased pluralism, the most notable example being Aung San Suu Kyi’s election to Parliament.
Egypt’s Revolution Shows No Sign of Fatigue
By: Kelly Stephens Last week marked a return to violence in the streets of Cairo as clashes between protesters and armed assailants erupted in the Egyptian capital. The story begins on April 27, when supporters of a recently banned presidential hopef
Balancing Budgets on the Backs of the Poor: Government Cuts Funds to CIDA
The Conservative Government has announced it will cut $319-million from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)’s budget over the next three years, while redirecting funds from low-income countries in Africa to middle-income countries
Get “Smart”: Paving the Way to a More Efficient Alliance
NATO’s Smart Defense initiative aims to provide more security for less money. The Alliance can reach this goal by facilitating more cooperation, providing efficiency mechanisms, encouraging cooperation amongst like-minded states.
Featured Videos
Panel I – Canadian Economic and Energy Interests in the New Middle East
Video coverage of the ACC's Canada and the New Middle East Conference held March 28th 2012
Panel II – Canadian National Security and the New Middle East
Video coverage of the ACC's Canada and the New Middle East Conference held March 28th 2012
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