Is terrorism going to become a normal occurrence as attacks are happening more frequently in the West?
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Is Canada Catching on to the Anti-Immigration Party Movement from Europe?
Anti-immigration parties are becoming more prominent in Europe. Will Canada follow suit?
Budget 2017: Affordable Housing
Pumping money into programs that only fight against existing homelessness may be more of a damage control strategy rather than a solution to the housing bubble.
Facebook Cracks Down on Use of Surveillance Data
Jacqueline Hicks looks at Facebook’s recently updated privacy policy concerning the use of user data being used for surveillance.
Budget 2017: A Gender-Based Approach to Economics
The 2017 federal budget is bold in its gender-based analysis of government spending. That is a welcome step in the direction of a fairer society, but ultimately a more robust conversation around feminism and its relation to economics will be needed to achieve lasting gains.
Budget 2017: The Good and the Bad in Healthcare for Indigenous Communities and Health Researchers
Canada is globally praised for its universal, inclusive healthcare. Yet the federal budget for 2017 continues to grapple with health issues plaguing Canadian stakeholders, and some needs are addressed better than others.
Prospects for the Canadian Forces in UN Peacekeeping Operations in the Sahel
Ryan Atkinson discusses the prospects of a possible Canadian peace operation in the Sahel.
Canadian Forces’ Future Involvement in Syria
As the US steps up its military presence in Syria, Nick Raffey discusses Canada’s future role in the Syrian theater.
Economic Transnationalism in India: How is Money Sent “Back Home” Changing the Landscape in India?
Swift economic growth over the past few years has brought global attention to the Indian economy. However, hiding behind the figures is an extensive dependence on transnational capital and Non-Resident Indian (NRI) involvement.
Crisis in Macedonia: Democracy, Geopolitics, and Ethnic Tensions
Aidan Simardone explores the ongoing political crisis in Macedonia, its ramifications, and how countries in the Euro-Atlantic should respond.