Listen as Michele Di Leo interviews the Chair of the NATO Association of Canada, Hugh Segal.
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The True North Strong and Tax-Free
Recent investigations have shown that Canada is being used as a tax haven for foreign businesses and individuals. Yet despite its positive international reputation, Canada’s relationship with tax evasion is nothing new.
Boko Haram in Nigeria: A Review
Boko Haram is an extremist group located in West Africa: in Nigeria and pockets in Chad, Cameroon and Niger. The group swore allegiance to ISIS in 2015, veering away from original ally Al-Qaeda. They have committed atrocities such as kidnapping tourists, suicide bombings, and gunning down officials in West Africa. The ultimate aim for Read More…
Should We Be Concerned About Who Canada Is Selling Military Arms To?
Kathryn Verdoni sheds light on Canada’s controversial arms sale to Saudi Arabia with a detailed analysis of the benefits and drawbacks.
Canada’s NATO Podcasts: Exclusive Interview with Hugh Segal Part I
Listen as Magdalena Surma interviews Chair of the NATO Association of Canada, Hugh Segal about the significance and impact of our association.
Walking a Fine Line: Russia’s Challenges After the Astana Peace Talks
Russia’s path to achieving regional power in the Middle East may rely on the success of balancing the interests of parties involved in the Syrian conflict. Farah Bogani explores the challenges that lie ahead for Russia after the Astana peace talks.
Top Canadian Forces Procurement Projects: What You Need to Know
In 2016, the Federal Government allocated $20.3 billion (0.99 per cent of GDP) for defence. If you have ever wondered where some of that money goes, look no further. Below is a list of some of the top projects that the Canada’s armed forces are currently funding. 1.) The Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV): a Read More…
In Conversation with Jieun Baek (Part II) : an Inspiring Female Researcher
Read Part I here, in which I ask Jieun about her research about information access in and out of North Korea. Part II: About JiEun’s Career Can you tell me a bit more about your position at Google headquarters and your work on information access projects for North Korean defectors? I was in Read More…
Russian Nicaraguan Relations: Putin’s Ally in the Western Hemisphere
Nick Raffey discusses Russia’s growing involvement in Nicaragua and how it has caught the attention of the United States.
In Conversation with Jieun Baek (Part I): Information Revolution in North Korea
Do Information leaks really change something in North Korea? In part 1 of this two-part interview, Mégane Visette interviews Jieun Baek about her research and experience in and out of North Korea.