Georgi Ivanov discusses Japan’s strategic security and commercial interests in the Arctic and analyses the influence of the US Pacific Ally System in the country’s foreign policy, especially with respect to the High North.
5. Authors of the NCC
A list of authors, past and present
Mali Election: A Final Conclusion or a New Beginning?
Chris Edwards on the future of Mali after this month’s successful presidential elections.
Keep Calm and Recruit On
Maureen Handrahan on why we shouldn’t panic (yet) about the Canadian Forces decision to reduce recruitment targets for women.
Forlorn France Faces Bleak Future
Christopher Kelly on the bleak attitudes held by French citizens with regard to the current state of their economy and their future.
The Harper Government and Canada’s Contribution to NATO: A Fact Sheet
Christopher Kelly outlines Canada’s decision to withdraw from NATO surveillance programs.
Japan in the Red: Taxes, Fragile Growth, and Overwhelming Debt
In his efforts to tackle its growing sovereign debt, Japan might stifle its fragile economic progress. Diana Rivera examines Abe’s tax plan and fiscal cuts and their potential effects.
Albania and NATO: A Promising Start
In light of Albania’s recent inaugural maritime operations as a NATO member, Emily Simonin briefly reviews the success of the operation and the progress of Albania.
The Malian Election: What’s Next?
On August 11th, Mali successfully held elections. Paul Pryce analyzes the results and their implications for international aid efforts.
The Chinese-Russian Naval Exercise 2013
Sarah Danruo Wang looks at the Chinese-Russian Naval Exercise, Joint Sea 2013, and illustrates historical maritime disputes in the East Asian region.
Unfeasible, Unwise, Unlikely: NATO and the Israel-Palestine Peace Process
Maureen Handrahan discusses a potential NATO peace operation as part of the resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Part II of II.