A special Water Cooler piece written by Ariel Sim exploring the importance of “digital jedi” in the humanitarian network.
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WikiLeaks and Saudi Arabia’s Troubling Foreign Policy
Daniel Waring discusses the implications of the recent Saudi Arabia foreign cables which were leaked by Wikileaks.
The Beginning of China’s Second Golden Age? Xi Jinping’s “New Silk Road”
Evan Blackwell examines the underpinnings of China’s New Silk Road.
ISIS and Conflict Antiquities: Understanding Artefact Trafficking
Vanessa Hayford explains the the troubling implications of ISIS’ illicit trade in artefacts.
Unsustainable Forces
Kelsey Berg looks at the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) recent acquisition of the Cyclone Helicopters and its procurement strategy. Additionally, she explores the gap between the current structure of the CAF’s available funding, the ‘ambition-capability’ gap and how this will affect the future of the CAF.
Five Things You Need to Know About the ‘Grexit’
The Greece situation lies at the heart of the world economy. Learn more about it here.
The Syrian Spectacle: Paradigm Shift
Hasan Siddiqui guides the discussion of shifting U.S. policy in Syria, tying in Iran’s nuclear programme negotiations and discontentment from America’s regional allies.
World Refugee Crisis: What Responsibility Does the West Hold?
The world faces a refugee crisis as the number of forcibly displaced persons tops 50 million for the first time since WWII, Kristyn Byrne investigates
Moving Beyond Petrocaribe: Pitfalls and Opportunities in Latin American and Caribbean Energy Politics [Part II]
In the second part of a two-part series, Marta Canneri examines opportunities for Canada to show leadership in the Latin American and Caribbean energy sector.
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) Outbreak Ongoing in Asia
Dieka Mohammed discusses the latest developments in the ongoing outbreak of the MERS virus in Korea.