Kristyn Byrnes discusses how escalating violence in Ukraine is likely to extend Western sanctions against Russia while Putin looks to China for survival.
5. Authors of the NCC
A list of authors, past and present
Bridging Eurasia: The New Silk Road
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.
What Reform Means For Hong Kong
Daniel Warning discusses the latest developments in the Hong Kong protests, and the implications of reform in the city.
The Hidden Costs of the Bisha Mine: Human Rights Abuses in Eritrea
Kevin Hempstead discusses the the implications of Canadian mining companies working in Eritrea were human rights abuses are well documented.
Canada and World Health Statistics, 2015
Dieka Mohamed explores the changing dynamics of the Canadian Health Care system and how it compares to worldwide health care trends.
The Man That Snitched
In our most recent Water Cooler debate, the Editors sound off on Edward Snowden, and it gets personal. Hero, Traitor or Neither?
Tides of Fortune: Why Geography Matters for Income Inequality
Christopher Scarvelis discusses his take on income inequality in the context of geography.
Celebrities: An Evolving Class of Diplomats
Mohy-Dean Tabbara looks at the impact of celebrity activist diplomats and their potential downsides.
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.