Stefan Konrad analyzes the defence spending plans outlined in the 2015 Federal Budget.
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The History of Police Culture and the Politics of Crime
Corinne Stancescu examines the culture and politics surrounding the criminal justice system in the US.
What is Identity?
Zaid looks into the concept of identity, through Amin Maalouf and Lucy Aharish, in an increasingly inter-connected world. In doing so, notions of uniqueness, conformity and assimilation are explored.
UK’s Most Important and Diverse Election in Decades Will Do Nothing For Its Foreign Policy
Today, citizens of the United Kingdom will vote in the most diverse election in decades. Previously, elections revolved around the Conservatives, Labour, and the centrist Liberal-Democrats as a third party. This election, polls are predicting seats for the United Kingdom Independence Party, the Green Party, the Scottish National Party and Plaid Cymru (the Welsh nationalist Read More…
NATO and the Nordics, Part II: What the Finnish elections mean for NATO membership
In part two, Ben Abonyi comments on how the Finnish elections and Russia’s aggression against Finland could affect its potential NATO membership.
Canada and Myanmar’s Move Towards Global Acceptance
Hasan Siddiqui reassesses Myanmar’s transition towards accountability and transparency alongside recent developments in it’s domestic affairs.
Omar Khadr’s State of Exception
Emily Robinson discusses the exceptional case of Omar Khadr and his fight for freedom after thirteen years of incarceration.
There is No ‘Try’
Colin McEwen illustrates how the career of NATO’s Secretary-General offers lessons to young Canadians seeking a future in international relations.
The Implications of an Old China
Jeff Tian discusses how a rapidly ageing population will affect China’s economy and diplomacy.
The War in Afghanistan Takes An(Other) Turn
Daniel Woodburn discusses the difficulties of post-war transition in Afghanistan, including the creation of democratic institutions and the challenges posed by transnational terror.