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Author: Ravdeep Sandal

Ravdeep Singh Sandal is a fourth-year undergraduate student studying in the economics and political science specialist program at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM). He is a teaching assistant for a second-year econometrics course and a third-year economic history course at UTM. In January 2019, he obtained his immigration license and became a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC). As an RCIC, he manages his own business and consults individuals who aim to immigrate to Canada. Entering his fourth year, Ravdeep began his internship as a Program Editor at NATO Association of Canada. During his free time, Ravdeep works on learning new compositions and raags, as he sings and plays classical music on the harmonium. In the future he aims to pursue his Masters of Economics. His interests include international relations, economics, political science, immigration policy, and the arts.

What are the actual extent – and limits – of the power of the Prime Minister?

Society, Culture, and Security September 15, 2020September 16, 2020 Ravdeep Sandal

Ravdeep Sandal looks at the sources of prime ministerial power and analyzes its limitations and grasp over Canadian politics.

Review: The Great Crash 1929

Society, Culture, and Security July 24, 2020July 24, 2020 Ravdeep Sandal

Ravdeep Sandal reviews John Kenneth Galbraith’s book “The Great Crash 1929.” During these times of financial instability, the past can teach valuable lessons.

First Past the Post: An Outdated Electoral System

Society, Culture, and Security June 16, 2020June 15, 2020 Ravdeep Sandal

Ravdeep Sandal explores alternatives electoral systems to the First Past the Post System. It is time for Canada to update its system like most democracies have done.

Foreign aid: the double-edged sword

Security, Trade and the Economy March 13, 2020March 13, 2020 Ravdeep Sandal

Foreign aid might not be so helpful after all. Funds tend to benefit the rich rather than help those in poverty.

The Future of Democracy Aid

Society, Culture, and Security March 10, 2020March 10, 2020 Ravdeep Sandal

In this article, Ravdeep Sandal analyzes the barriers to democracy aid. Once optimistic, democracies have become more pessimistic due to constant failure.

Negative Ads in Politics: A necessary evil?

Society, Culture, and Security, Uncategorized February 28, 2020February 28, 2020 Ravdeep Sandal

Negative ads may not be so negative after all. Ravdeep Sandal analyzes the impact of negative ads on democracy.

Post-Communist Corruption: A Perpetual Virus

Society, Culture, and Security January 24, 2020January 24, 2020 Ravdeep Sandal

In this special report, Ravdeep Sandal analyzes the impact of post-communist corruption in previous Soviet Republics. The report analyzes forms of corruption, their roots and the importance of democratic transition.

A Rising Threat to Trade

Security, Trade and the Economy, Uncategorized January 17, 2020June 15, 2020 Ravdeep Sandal

Today, 95 percent of all trade is conducted via sea routes. Alongside the military expansion of China and Russia arises a threat to international trade routes. Ravdeep Sandal of the NATO Association of Canada explores the implications of the military expansion from China and Russia on international trade security.

United States-China Trade War (Infographic)

Security, Trade and the Economy October 15, 2019November 19, 2020 Ravdeep Sandal

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