Author: Michael Kang

Michael Kang is currently in his fourth year at the University of Toronto and is also a Research Analyst Intern at the NATO Association of Canada. He is pursuing a double major in both International Affairs as and Economics. With strong interests in the fields of foreign policy, security policy and economics, he has been involved in such activities as being an article contributor for a student news website called Affairs Today and was a finalist in the Rotman Financial Risk Management case competition. Michael intends to pursue his interests in economic and foreign policy by hopefully becoming involved in policy making with the Canadian government or an NGO. In his personal time he enjoys studying the French language and culture and is also an avid soccer fan.

Internal Policy or External Policy? The Divergence in Polish Defence Policy

Society, Culture, and Security May 31, 2016 Michael Kang

The election of Poland’s Law and Justice Party has brought attention to Poland’s increasingly divergent attitudes towards the EU and NATO. Michael Kang looks at possible implications this might have on the future of Poland’s defence.

Does the End Really Justify the Means? Putin’s Political Maneuvering for Higher Approval Ratings

Society, Culture, and Security May 9, 2016 Michael Kang

Michael Kang discusses the political maneuvering and policies behind Putin’s consistently high approval ratings.

Terrorism as a Business Model: Abu Sayyaf’s Operations in the Philippines

Emerging Security May 5, 2016 Michael Kang

Michael Kang looks at the financing methods of terrorist groups like Abu Sayyaf and their links to organized crime.

The Risks and Rewards of Marketplace Lending

Security, Trade and the Economy March 23, 2016 Michael Kang

Michael Kang considers the growth potential and risks of alternatives to traditional banking services such as Peer-to-peer lending.

Working Women: A World of Potential

Security, Trade and the Economy March 14, 2016 Michael Kang

Michael Kang looks into the current status of economic gender equality and the potential economic growth of more women participating in the workforce.

The Curious Case of Corruption in India

Security, Trade and the Economy March 1, 2016 Michael Kang

Michael Kang explores the complex extent of corruption in India and its impact on the Indian economy.

Under Pressure: The Stability of the Yuan

Security, Trade and the Economy February 17, 2016 Michael Kang

Michael Kang looks at the challenges that the Chinese economy faces in stabilizing the yuan.

Russian Public Relations and Privatization

Security, Trade and the Economy February 11, 2016 Michael Kang

Michael Kang examines the Russian government’s plan to privatize state owned companies and its potential economic impacts on the Russian federal budget.