Alex Grigg examines how the American Clean Power Plan could impact Canada.
Expanding Community
The Expanding Community program at the NAOC has three aims. First, the program seeks to explore the growth of the NATO alliance, prospective members and relationship with partners. Secondly, it looks at human rights issues and its effects on NATO member and partner countries. Thirdly, it features Canada’s global connections, including our links to other nations on a bilateral basis, and the role Canada plays within international and multilateral institutions. Check back regularly for original articles, as well as links to related news, blog posts and videos from around the world.
Homegrown Jihadists and Their Threat to Global Security
Are homegrown jihadists the new emerging threat? A look at the potential threat of homegrown jihadists to Canadian, US, and EU national security.
Using Oil as Political Currency: What ISIL’s Capture of the Baiji Oil Refinery Means for Iraq
Following ISIL’s capture of the Baiji oil refinery, David Hunter analyses the possible impact of Iraq’s political crisis on the global oil market.
NATO: One For All, And All For None
In his latest article, David Hunter discusses NATO’s member states’ different understanding of the intended role of the organisation.
Li Keqiang’s Visit to the United Kingdom: A Microcosm of West-China Relations
Through China’s relations with the west, Christopher Cowan examines the balance between trade and human rights.
The “Abe Doctrine”? An Analysis of Shinzo Abe’s Keynote Address at the 2014 Shangri-La Dialogue
Christopher Cowan discusses Shinzo Abe’s keynote address at the 2014 Asia Security Summit and its possible foreign policy implications for Japan.
Crimea: Russia’s Strategic Link to the Past and the Future
David Hunter explores Russia’s history, and how it relates to the current conflict.
Minister-Counsellor at the Russian Embassy to the UK, Alexander Kramarenko, speaks at the Cambridge Union Society
Zahra Sachedina analyzes the Russian perspective on the Russia-West relationship offered by Russian Minister-Counsellor to the UK Alexander Kramarkenko.
Afghan Runoff Election: Large Turnout Amid Allegations of Corruption and Taliban Violence
Approximately 7 million Afghans voted in the 2nd round of the presidential election amid widespread allegations of corruption, threats of violence from the Taliban and ballot shortages.
EU Elections: Distinguishing the Far-Right’s Gains
Daniel Troup discusses the recent EU elections and argues that those concerned with rising nationalism should focus on France.