Our program editors ponder whether more should be done to prepare young Canadians for a global career.
International Relations
The Economics of an Exodus: The Economic Incentive to Accepting Syrian Refugees (Part 1)
Are Syrian refugees an economic burden or benefit?
The Question of Multinationality and NATO Armed Forces
Ian is discussing the nature of multinationality in NATO armed forces and the effects it has on Alliance combat effectiveness.
How the Web Was Won
Cybercrime presents an increasing cost to international trade, but Paul Pryce discusses a promising response from Interpol.
‘Killer Robots’ and the Future of Security
Ian is discussing the positive impacts that Artificial Intelligence and Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems could play in the future of security and combat.
Could a Canadian Armed Forces Base in Eastern Europe be in Canada’s Future?
Ian discusses the possibility of utilizing NATO’s Readiness Action Plan to establish a Canadian Armed Forces base in Eastern Europe
70 Years On: Japan’s Role in WWII Continues to Haunt Ties with Beijing
John Pollock uncovers some of China’s old wounds that remain from Japan’s role from WWII.
The Foreign Agents Law: Another Pawn in Putin’s Endgame
Kelly Rahardja examines Putin’s crackdown on foreign-funded NGOs and what it reveals about Russia’s foreign policy.
Exploring Strategies to Counter Disinformation Effectively
Excerpt: As the Ukraine crisis has demonstrated, we should not assume that freedom of information necessarily leads to a more open or democratic society. Information can be harnessed and manipulated by authoritarian regimes in order to generate confusion and undermine trust in government, often with unpredictable and destabilizing effects on society.
Military Parades: China’s New Defence Capabilities
Margaret analyzes the spectacle and ramifications of China’s recent display of military power