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Aaron Willschick looks at the puzzling issue of why pirate attacks have risen on Africa's west coast and drastically fallen on the east coast in the Gulf of Aden.

Chris Edwards on Canada's role in mining efforts in Africa.

Radha Patel on why increasing security will be more effective than changing the law to protect against cyber attacks.

Canadian Forces Reservist Prabhdeep Srawn has been missing in Australia since May 13.

Christopher Kelly analyzes the results of the Arctic Council’s deliberations in Sweden, its implications for regional security, and Canada’s interests as it assumes the rotating Chairmanship of the Council.

Daniel Bodirsky on Taiwan’s attempts to stay relevant among regional players in the Asia-Pacific, and the complications it creates.

William Zhang on the BRICS alliance and the growing economic influence of the Global South.

George P.R Benson-Patterson on the reasons for Canada's failure to obtain a seat in the Security Council, and its chances in the upcoming elections.