Julia Peng discusses how trade policies, agreements, and barriers can effectively prevent or encourage the spread of superbugs.
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U.S. Air Force Announces Its First F-35s to be “Combat Ready”
An important breakthrough has occurred in the development of the F-35 with the U.S. Air Force announcing the jets to be combat ready. The announcement comes at a time when Canada continues to invest in the F-35 program despite election promises stating otherwise.
Microsoft v. USA: Defining Limits in Data Jurisdiction Part I
Eimi Harris provides an overview of the Microsoft v. USA case and discusses both the domestic and international implications of its ruling on tech firms, privacy, and data transfers.
Unrest in Mali: Canada’s Role in Eradicating Terrorist Forces in West Africa
The security of Mali is of great concern to the international community and in particular to France. Roderick Ramsden examines the situation in Mali and discusses whether Canadian participation would be best suited for the ongoing UN mission or in partnership with France, in their broader operations.
President Obama and Prime Minister Trudeau: Foreign Policy Hawks
Matthew Rae discusses Prime Minister Trudeau’s foreign policy.
Brexit Unleashes the UK’s Procurement Dilemmas
In Part I of this series, Cas Legrand looks at the recent developments of the Royal Navy’s Trident program under the new leadership of Theresa May.
Provincial Protectionism Hurts Canadian Economy
Why does Canada continue to have internal provincial protectionism? At a time when protectionism internationally is more prevalent than ever, such laws need to be urgently reformed.
Security in the Nordics, Part II of II Sweden and the NATO Divide
In Part II of this series, Sonia Liang examines the domestic debate in Sweden on how to best deal with today’s regional security challenges. At the center of this debate is the question of whether Sweden should join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
The International Reach of Black Lives Matter
Do #BlackLivesMatter to you? Jeyolyn Christi discusses this social movement and its influence in Canada and abroad.
The History of Defining Justice: How International Law Is Being Used to Right Past Wrongs
Palestine has indicated that it wants to take legal action against Britain for the 1917 Balfour Declaration that lead to the creation of Israel. As historical reparations cases become more common, what does this mean for our understanding of international justice?