A couple of weekends ago, I chaired a committee at McGill University’s high school Model United Nations conference. 180 excited high school students simulated the United Nations World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction, working together to address topics like gender, poverty, and technology, all within the context of sustainable risk mitigation of natural disasters. By Read More…
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China’s Coming Coup: Xi Jinping’s War on Corruption and Jiang Zemin
John Pollock discusses Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption drive and the role it is playing in removing former President Jiang Zemin’s influence within the Communist Party ahead of China’s transition of power 2022.
Talk to a Diplomat: Interview with Robert Baines
We’re back! Listen as I interview Mr. Robert Baines. He is the Executive Director of the Canada-Albania Business Council and he is a Corporate Development Officer at the NATO Association of Canada. Mr. Baines successfully completed an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics, Philosophy and History at the University of Toronto at Trinity College. Read More…
Control and Care in the Surveillance Age
Kelsey Berg provides a philosophical analysis of modern surveillance, with a surface overview of the Canadian surveillance context.
The Uncertain Future of the USN’s Future Destroyer
The USN unveils its newest stealth destroyer, the DDG-1000 Zumwalt class
Talk to a Diplomat: Interview with Michael Kang
Michael Kang provides advice to the students interested in pursuing a career in international relations and affairs.
A Greek Tragedy: The Case of Misdiagnosed Austerity
In the conclusion to this multi-part series taking a look at the economies of Europe, Michael Oshell examines the economic health and outlook of the Greek economy.
The Fight Against Climate Change
Eric looks at Canada’s commitments to climate change at the Paris Conference
Protection in times of Armed Conflict, Part I
Armed conflict exposes civilians to heightened sexual and gender based violence. Nancy explores how different actors define protection and why protection is necessary in times of armed conflict.
China – South Korea Free Trade
Anthony Galea explores the deepening of economies ties between the two East Asian economies.









