The Central African Republic was once considered a success story for conflict prevention, but with mass killing in the streets of capital city Bangui, Misha Boutilier revisits the issue.
5. Authors of the NCC
A list of authors, past and present
Selling the West: The Future of Privatization in Traditionally Wealthy Western States
Andrew Majoran discusses the increasingly appealing debt relief options Western states have available through privatization.
Mexican Government Reforms Oil Industry
Frederick Pai discusses the story behind recent Mexican energy policy reforms and its implications for Canada.
The Case for Electoral Reform in Canada
Brenna Owen asserts that a form of mixed member proportionality is better for Canadian democracy.
Al Qaeda’s Return to Anbar (Part 2/2)
Sam Khanlari examines the role of the United States and Iran on Iraq’s war on al Qaeda.
Recovery on Whose Terms? Switzerland’s Basic Income Proposal
Daniel Troup discusses Switzerland’s forthcoming referendum on basic income and the challenges of the current labour market.
Hired Guns: Views on Armed Contractors Operating in Afghanistan and Iraq
Trevor Schenk discusses the role of private security companies in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Turkish Women in Isolation: AKP’s diminution of Women’s Rights
Maddalena Vani discusses the ongoing violence against women in Turkey under the AKP government.
Egyptian Documentary “The Square” Receives Academy Award Nomination
Jehane Noujaim and Karim Amer’s “The Square” has recently been the target of media buzz that yielded both praise and criticism. It certainly got the attention of the Academy, and became the first Egyptian film to be nominated. Noujaim, the director, has also become the first Egyptian to win a Director’s Guild Award. Despite Read More…
Recovery on Whose Terms? The New Job Market and the Rise of “Flexibility”
Daniel Troup discusses the political implications of recent labour market trends.