Terrorist organizations are increasingly converting to racketeering and rent-seeking, essentially disputing governments’ key role in distributing resources. Pierre-Olivier Bussieres discusses the security implications of price volatility in natural resources.
5. Authors of the NCC
A list of authors, past and present
Program Spotlight: Bachelor of Global and International Studies (BGInS) at Carleton University
Through the Program Spotlight Series, Jeyolyn Christi gives us a brief overview of various prestigious universities and colleges to study International Relations. This week: Bachelor of Global and International Studies at Carleton University
Brazil’s New Government is Playing with Fire and the World May Get Burned
The interim government of Brazil, led by former Vice-president Michel Temer, is sparking unrest by proposing unpopular reforms. Carter Vance explains why the government is overstepping its mandate and how the unrest could affect the world 7th largest economy.
Maximizing e-Commerce Part II: Goals and Solutions
In Part II of the series, Eimi Harris identifies solutions that can be taken at national and international levels to maximize the full economic benefits of digital trade.
A Trump Presidency: Are We Going To Go Down The Rabbit Hole?
What risks does Trump pose to the international community if he were to be elected? Matthew Rae examines what a Trump presidency would look like.
Montenegro Joins NATO
Demyan Plakhov examines NATO’s invitation to Montenegro as its 29th member.
The U.S. Presidential Race and the Future of the TPP in America
As the race for the US presidential election narrows down, all the major candidates have attacked the proposed Trans Pacific Partnership trade agreement. Anthony Galea explores the future of the world’s largest free trade agreement in the US.
Optimism from Political Instability in Abkhazia
Rejeanne Lacroix examines the optimism from Political Instability in Abkhazia.
Canada’s NATO Podcasts: Interview with Adam Feldman
Listen as Legal Editor, Adam Feldman provides advice to those interested in pursuing diplomacy.
A Rally Cry to Arms: Is the Invoking of Article Five of NATO Needed to Degrade ISIS?
ISIS is an apocalyptic organization overdue for eradication. Jayson Derow discusses the importance of invoking Article Five of the North Atlantic Treaty in order to degrade ISIS’ capabilities; the clause declaring an attack against one is to be an attack against all.