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How the Summer’s “Great Fall of China” Revealed the Communist Party’s Worst Fears- Part II

John Pollock discusses the implications for China following the summer’s stock market collapse and the role played by the Communist Party.
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Russia’s Global Strategy: Moscow’s Motivations in Ukraine and Syria

Russian activities in Ukraine and Syria share similar motivating factors. Sandy Vingoe examines Russia’s global strategy of aggressively countering threats to Russia’s political buffer states.
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Canada- A New Honest Broker

Matthew Rae discusses the role of the ‘Honest Broker’ in International Relations, and the Canadian government’s approach to returning to ‘Pearsonian’ foreign affairs.

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Can The West Work With Russia In Fighting ISIS?

Our program editors debate whether the West and Russia can overcome their policy differences for the sake of confronting ISIS.
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NATO Enlargement Eastwards: Not Just a Matter of Geopolitics (Part II)

In Part 2 of this series, Živilė Marija Vaicekauskaite continues her examination of why Ukraine has not been offered a Membership Action Plan at this time.
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NATO Enlargement Eastwards: Not Just a Matter of Geopolitics (Part I)

In Part I of this series, Živilė Marija Vaicekauskaite examines why the Baltic States were invited to join NATO, and why Ukraine has not been offered a Membership Action Plan at this time.
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Climate Mitigation: Military Innovation and Spillovers

Matthew Rae discusses the importance of including the military when discussing climate change mitigation.
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Is A More Aggressive Strategy To Counter ISIS Needed?

In the wake of the Paris attacks, our program editors consider whether the West’s military campaign against ISIS should be intensified.
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“Un Acte de Guerre:” What Does President Hollande’s Speech Mean for NATO and Canada

Ian Goertz uses the recent speech made by President Hollande following the Paris terror attacks to examine the importance of rhetoric in international relations.