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2010
Delegitimizing Terrorism: A better way to counter radicalization and recruitment in the West
05-Jul-2010
Alex Wilner
Terror is not a legitimate tool for ultimate victory, and we should say so.
2009
In Defence of Liberty: Help is on the Way
13-May-2009
Charles Murray
Classical liberal author and political thinker Charles Murray explains how developments in the 21st century will reformulate the case for liberty.
2008
The Middle East's Moral Challenge to the West
14-Jul-2008
Caroline Glick
Based on remarks by renowned Israeli journalist Caroline Glick, this Commentary reflects her powerful and thought-provoking message.
2007
The Best Defence is a Terrific Offence
03-Jul-2007
Alex Wilner
This Commentary evaluates various offensive approaches proving invaluable in the global struggle against terrorism.
2010
"Honouring Sacrifice"
19-Oct-2010
Brian Lee Crowley
In this commentary, AIMS Senior Fellow Brian Lee Crowley recounts a friend’s experience of choosing to come to Canada, ultimately writing that Canadians must understand and honour our veterans morally and practically.
2009
Islamism and the Infiltration Challenge
15-Jul-2009
Marc Lebuis
This is a transcript of remarks made by Marc Lebuis, Founder and Editor of Point de BASCULE in Montreal, to the 2009 Civitas National Conference.
2008
What is the Government Good for Anyway? Liberty, Property and Regulation
24-Jul-2008
Richard Epstein
Legal theorist Richard Epstein looks at what's needed to make the current system less intrusive, less regulatory, and less government-dominated.
2007
The Paradoxes of Cultural Confidence: Is Western culture in decline?
05-Jul-2007
Anthony Daniels
English writer Anthony Daniels (Theodore Dalrymple) takes a look at the disastrous consequences of the West’s loss of moral conviction.
Self-interest or Self-importance - Afghanistan's Lessons for Canada's Place in the Modern World
16-Mar-2007
Alex Wilner
In this Commentary, AIMS Security and Defence Policy Intern Alex Wilner explains important lessons, for both terrorist organisations and the governments combating them.
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