Catherine Gao investigates Canada’s silence on human rights abuses in Mexico. She argues the countries’ political and economic ties are too strong for criticism.
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Islamic Republic of Iran v. United States of America
Sophie Barnett discusses Iran’s recent institution of proceedings against the US at the ICJ.
Russia, ISIS and the West: Spoiling Tactics
The current streak of terrorist attacks in Europe has triggered a dissent within the EU. Pierre-Olivier Bussieres analyzes how Europe’s political divide will benefit Russia.
The Nice Attack: Another Call to Invoke NATO’s Article 5
In two separate Fox News interviews several hours after the terrorist attack in Nice on July 14, 2016 , both presumptive candidates for the U.S. presidency suggested a mobilization of NATO in the war against ISIS. Zhikica Pagovski explores the Nice Attack can justify for action to be taken under NATO’s Article 5.
Could Turkey’s Attempted Coup Jeopardize its Continued Participation in the F-35 Program?
Instability negatively affects a state’s ability to procure. Will the pressure of external and internal politics mean Turkey will leave the F-35 program?
An Opening in the North: Nunavut and the Port of Grays Bay
While Nunavut continues to struggle with a lack of economic activity, Paul Pryce discusses the promise a proposed Arctic port holds for the future of Nunavut.
Canadian Commitments: Before and After the NATO Summit (Part II)
Demyan Plakhov examines Canada’s commitments before and after the Summit in a two part series.
Growing Pains: The International Criminal Court, the African Union, and the Kampala Accords
The successful ratification of the Kampala Accords means the International Criminal Court will be able to charge leaders with the crime of aggression but trouble continues for the court as member states of the African Union publicly voice their discontent.
Canada’s NATO Podcasts: Interview with the Honorary Consul General of Albania, Mr. Genc Tirana
Listen as Magdalena Surma interviews the Honorary Consul General of Albania, Mr. Genc Tirana.
Belarus’ Balancing Act
Rejeanne Lacroix examines Belarus’ position in international affairs.