Belt and Road Initiative: Understanding China’s Foreign Policy Strategy

Security, Trade and the Economy, Wu Xiao August 6, 2019 Xiao Wu

China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has been a contentious topic in international affairs since it was announced by President Xi Jinping in 2013. The mega-project aiming to connect Central Asia, Europe, and Africa via economic trade routes has received mixed responses from the international community for its lofty goals. Despite criticism about the plan’s […]

One Belt Several Challenges?

In this special report, Marian Corera discusses the challenges and concerns of the One Belt One Road Initiative of China. What concerns must President Xi Jinping address to convince countries that the Belt and Road is a viable boost to the Asian economy?

Central Asia: Site of a Scramble

Editors' Forum, Uncategorized September 27, 2018 Justin Dell

Central Asia is the topic of discussion on this Editor’s Forum. NAOC interns weigh in on what they perceive to be the critical issues in the geopolitics facing this region and what they might mean for NATO in the years ahead.

A Shifting Global Economy, Part 1: What’s Driving Change?

Brad Stollery, Megan Robinson, Nilum Panesar, Philip Rafalko, Ross Linden-Fraser, Security, Trade and the Economy May 30, 2017 Philip Rafalko

This podcast is Part 1 in a series of discussions with researchers in International Business and Economics on changes in the global economy driven by political, social and technological trends. The researchers share what they think are the most important things to look at in the coming years.

Budget 2017: Jobs, Innovation, and Canada’s Plan for a Changing Economy

Philip Rafalko, Security, Trade and the Economy April 9, 2017 Philip Rafalko

As Canada pivots its economic activity toward the future, some reflection may be needed on what we will be leaving behind in the process.

Budget 2017: Affordable Housing

Megan Robinson, Security, Trade and the Economy April 6, 2017 Megan Robinson

Pumping money into programs that only fight against existing homelessness may be more of a damage control strategy rather than a solution to the housing bubble.

What is NAOC’s Economy Forum and Why is it Important?

Kathryn Verdoni, Philip Rafalko, Security, Trade and the Economy March 6, 2017 NATO Association of Canada

The NATO Association of Canada (NAOC) is hosting the 2017 NATO Economy Forum on Mining, Energy and Infrastructure this Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Taking place at the Ontario Investment and Trade Centre in Toronto, the event is meant to showcase Toronto’s hospitality and Canada’s willingness to invest in the outside world. The Economy Forum […]

Progress on China’s New Silk Road sets path for Prosperity and Economic Integration

China, Development, Eastern Europe and Russia, Energy & Resources, Marko Gombac, Security, Trade and the Economy, The Middle East and North Africa August 4, 2016 Marko Gombac

China’s OneBelt, OneRoad initiative is building massive infrastructure projects throughout Eurasia. Marko Gombac examines how China plans to bring economic prosperity and stability to a tumultuous region.