The drop in oil price has been a challenge to Russia for some time. But some predicts that Russia is not as vulnerable as it was in 1986.
4. Programs
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EU Accession: Past, Present, and Future
In Part VIII of this EU series, Sandra Song provides a visual aid on EU membership by dates of accession, and what the future holds for candidate countries.
NATO-Turkey Policy Brief 2015
The NATO Association of Canada Team offers insight into the current state of NATO-Turkey relations.
Valuing Canadian Female Soldiers in the Canadian Armed Forces
Sukhpal Sangha investigates the extensive media stories about the Canadian military and sexual misconduct of female soldiers.
The Trouble with Canadian Defence Procurement: A Layman’s Introduction (Part I of IV)
As Ottawa rolls out its new Defence Procurement Strategy, Jonas examines the past problems that have plagued Canadian Forces acquisitions in the first of a four part series.
Crisis and Opportunity: Matteo Renzi’s Mediterranean Policy Will Propel him to European Leadership.
Michael Oshell examines the current puzzle that is the Mediterranean migrant crisis through the perspective of Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.
Exploring Strategies to Counter Disinformation Effectively
Excerpt: As the Ukraine crisis has demonstrated, we should not assume that freedom of information necessarily leads to a more open or democratic society. Information can be harnessed and manipulated by authoritarian regimes in order to generate confusion and undermine trust in government, often with unpredictable and destabilizing effects on society.
Military Parades: China’s New Defence Capabilities
Margaret analyzes the spectacle and ramifications of China’s recent display of military power
A Guide to EU Enlargement
In Part VII, Sandra Song demonstrates the aims and process of EU membership and enlargement.
Russia in Syria: More Maskirovka Or Are They Really Upping Their Ante?
Senior Research Analyst Eric Morse assesses the latest spike in speculation about Russia’s intentions in Syria.