Hasan Siddiqui brings to attention China’s assertive economic expansion across Eurasia and Western Europe through its growing trade routes, alongside it’s long-term effects regionally and internationally.
International Relations
Outperforming its Allies? Canada and its Commitment to NATO
Trevor Schenk discusses Canada’s expanding role within NATO, and how through its contributions it is out performing most of its allies despite its modest defence budget.
Canada’s Commitment to Korea
As the 2015 edition of Ulchi-Freedom Guardian approaches, Paul Pryce discusses the strengths of Canada-Korea defence ties and some areas for improvement.
Canada’s New International Development and Global Health Initiative
A major announcement by the Minister of International Development on Canada’s national efforts in global health and development.
A Chinese Classic Reflecting the Nature of Modern China
Elliot Cho illustrates the story of heroes featured in the timeless Chinese classic Records of Grand Historian and points its similarities to modern China.
Nuclear Talks with Iran: Where Do We Stand?
Usman Javed explores the developments in the nuclear negotiations with Iran and discusses the benefits as well as the obstacles in reaching a successful framework.
Beyond the Faces of Canada’s Leading Warriors- An Interview with Gertrude Kearns
Sandra Song interviews Canadian war artist, Gertrude Kearns, and discusses her featured exhibition, The Art of Command, at the Fort York Visitor Centre.
South Korea’s Defence Reforms: Planning to Fail?
Paul Pryce takes a critical look at South Korea’s Defence Reform Plan 2020 and its possible implications for Korean unification.
What Are the Options for Security Council Reform?
Vanessa Hayford untangles the complex web of competing proposals for Security Council reform.
Bearing Down: Modernizing Russia’s Armed Forces
Hasan Siddiqui articulates Russia’s military ambitions, contextualizes it within the broader geopolitical situation in Europe as well as analysing NATO’s attitude towards it.