The Friday Roundup is a weekly feature that offers a look at news,?archive, and worthwhile links around the web on the study?of War and Society. This week?s documentary, The?Empire in Africa,?looks into the civil war that ravaged Sierre Leon for 15 years. While any recent mention on the conflict has focused on the export of blood diamonds, this documentary takes a more balanced look at the entire conflict. A warning to viewers, there are some disturbing scenes and viewer discretion is advised. African conflicts have been some of the most brutal in the second half of the 20th century and into the 21st century. The more we attempt to understand the nature of these conflicts, the better the solutions that may be brought to the table in order to avoid such conflicts in the future.
Research
United Nations Archives
One of the best places to find primary sources on modern conflicts can be found within the United Nations Archives. The United Nations has been involved with nearly every conflict that has occurred since its creation and has an?impressive?archive in both hard copy (if you are looking for a trip) and even a reasonable digital archive. Obviously the most valuable material focuses on United Nations missions, but why else would you be looking within the UN archive? If you are looking for an opinion from the international community?s governing body on a particular conflict or any specific information on UN activities than this site is definitely worth checking out.
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News
Retired Submarine arrives in Port Burwell Military Museum
The H.M.C.S. Ojibwa has arrived at its new home in Port Burwell, Ontario. The retired submarine will become part of the military museum and will be a land-based exhibit for those interested in life on a submarine during the Cold War.
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Does Fleet Size Really Matter?
An interesting article which looks into the modern make-up of navies and what really matters. This debate was brought up during the 2012 American Presidential Campaign when Mitt Romney promised to boost the size of the navy, drawing the now famous ?horses and?bayonets? response from President Obama. Although the article focuses on the U.S. Navy, the applications also apply to Canada?s Navy. How big should our fleet be? What are the capabilities that we wish the fleet to have? These are questions that need to be asked in order to better understand the role of any navy in the 21st century.
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