The upcoming Munk Debate on Foreign Policy, Canada’s first-ever federal election debate devoted to foreign policy issues, is scheduled to take place on Monday, September 28. This is a welcome addition to the election debate schedule, according to Munk Debates Chair, Rudyard Griffiths, who issued a press release arguing “too often, foreign policy issues have Read More…
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What Should Be the Foreign Policy Priority of the Next Canadian Government?
As Canada’s three major political party leaders debate the future of Canadian foreign policy tonight, our program editors weigh in.
Talk to a Diplomat: Episode XX
Aishwarya Sahai, Corinne Stancescu and Sandra Song examine Evgeny Afineevsky’s film, “Winter on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom.”
Washing Away Our Future: Issues of Water Scarcity Part II
In 2008, Daniel Craig made his second on screen appearance as James Bond in Quantum of Solace. In the 22nd instalment of the franchise, Craig is pursuing a group of shadowy and nefarious billionaires who are hell-bent on securing a barren tract of Bolivian desert in exchange for facilitating a military coup d’état. So what Read More…
The Enemy of My Enemy is My Friend: Sectarianism and Security in Syria
While sectarianism has fueled Syria’s devastating civil war, Evan Blackwell explains that self-interest and security have also hardened divisions and prolonged the fighting.
Reassessing Intervention and the Use of Force
Corinne Stancescu looks at and why and how states intervene, and the past and future use of Chapter 7 of the UN Charter.
Stavanger 2015—Looking Ahead to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (Pt. 1)
Ian is discussing the major subjects of the upcoming NATO Parliamentary Assembly in a short series.
Seeking a Global Audience: The Evolution of Digital Diplomacy
What do Barack Obama and Humans of New York have in common? Kelly Rahardja discusses how international organizations and leaders are using social media to break down the diplomatic barrier.
British Watchdog Set to Crack Down on Defence Procurement
Margaret looks at how British defence spending will be affected by the Single Source Regulation Office
The Economics of an Exodus: The Economic Incentive to Accepting Syrian Refugees (Part 2)
Are Syrian refugees an economic burden or benefit?