Ryan Krueger analyzes the current state of global wealth distribution, and the risk the rich/poor gap poses to global economic growth.
Author: Ryan Krueger
Ryan Krueger is a junior research fellow for the International Business and Economy section. He graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2010 with a Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. While completed his degree he focused strongly on International Law, the United States Government, International Political Economy, Defence, Security & Foreign Policy Issues, Contemporary Security Issues, Global Political Military Issues, and Terrorism, War & Global Violence. After graduating he travelled all over Europe and Asia and also lived in Australia for 2 years. He currently works for the Government of Canada in Vancouver.
Forging A New Relationship: Bridging the U.S. and Cuba Divide
Ryan Krueger analyzes the resurgence of diplomatic ties between the United States and Cuba.
Cheap Oil: It’s Global Economic Impact & Canada’s Tolerance
The price of oil has continued to fall in recent weeks, and is expected to stay low for a significant period of time. The current plunge in pricing may be attributed to an oversaturated global crude oil market. Strong production amongst the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) members accompanied by a sharp increase Read More…
Cyber-Terrorists Take On Hollywood
Ryan Krueger examines the Government of the United States response to North Korea for its most recent cyber-security attack.
The CIA’s Gruesome Torture Agenda
Ryan Krueger explores the latest revelations about the U.S’s use of torture as an interrogation method of terrorist suspects post-9/11.
Wall Street, Your New Next Door Neighbour
The 2008 United States housing crisis was attributed to predatory mortgage lending and poor financial regulation. The areas of the country hit the hardest by the crisis have witnessed strong growth in the past year despite high jobless rates and few new mortgages being issued by lenders. According to the Case-Shiller home-price indices, in the Read More…
Energy Markets: Alberta’s Role & Influence
A look at the pros and cons of Alberta’s booming economy.
The $92-Million Canada-U.S. Border Surveillance Blueprint
Did you know the Canadian government is spending $92 million on a new border security updates? An overview of the project.
The Proliferation of Militarized Policing
What happens to military equipment once the wars are over? An analysis of the U.S’s Department of Defense’s Excess Property Program.
Technology & Policing: Big Brother Surveillance
Should police have the right to wear body cameras? Ryan Krueger discusses the balance between privacy and security.