As the refugees continue to flow across international borders, additional strain is being placed on scarce resources.
5. Authors of the NCC
A list of authors, past and present
South Africa’s Time to Shine: Dlamini-Zuma Elected African Union Chair
On July 15, 2012 a major power shift took place on the African continent. Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, South African Minister for Home Affairs and formerly foreign minister was elected chairperson of the African Union Commission, beating out incumbent Jean Ping of Gabon and becoming the first female to lead the AU.
International Aid Frozen after Rwanda suspected of backing rebels in eastern DR Congo
After recent allegations that Rwanda has been backing rebels in eastern DRC, the Netherlands (€5million), the United Kingdom (€16million) and now Germany (€21million) have suspended some, or all of, their aid budgets to Rwanda.
China’s Bright Future in Canada
Following several trade missions to China and emphatic discussion of increasing investment opportunities, it appears that Canada and the Asian superpower have finally struck a deal.
China’s Maritime Policies: An Opportunity for Canada
China has once again fueled the regional fire that has characterized its relations with neighbouring states for the last several decades.
Knocking on Bashar’s Door
With Syrian rebels battling government forces in the capital Damascus and the confirmed death of at least three of Assad’s inner circle, is the conflict coming to an end?
From Security to Development: the Evolution of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
The SCO’s largely security driven agenda has given rise to speculation that the organization has evolved as a counterbalance to NATO in the East.
Does Canada Have a Vision for International Development?
With the resignation of the controversy stricken head of CIDA Bev Oda and her replacement by former chief of Toronto Police Julian Fantino, Kelly Stephens asks if the Conservative government even has a plan for the development organization.
US Proxy Play With China
As the world’s second largest crude oil producer, Iran is too important of an energy partner for China to simply sideline out of geopolitical pressure.
Getting Russia Wrong Over Syria
All the major media outlets are producing black-and-white views of the situation, omitting the nuances and erasing shades of grey.