Brian Su continues to investigate China’s other economic problems: the increasingly high demand of desirable jobs, its mega urbanization projects and the contradiction of party power and economic reform.
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Smooth Sailing in Rough Waters: NATO and Canada’s future in the South China Sea
Tyler Olinski examines the current tensions in the South China Sea and assesses the possible future role of Canada and NATO in Southeast Asian security affairs.
Gwadar Port: Saviour or False Hope?
Hamza Salahuddin explores the future of the planned port city of Gwadar in Pakistan.
Afghanistan Post-2014: Canada Will End its Military Presence
Vanita Thind on Canada’s engagement in Afghanistan.
Quantitative Easing: The Beginning of the End
Frederick Pai analyzes the recent meeting of the US Federal Open Market Committee
The Cotonou Conundrum: Pirates and Private Security
Paul Pryce explores the implications of piracy on the coastlines of Benin and Togo and suggests some possible solutions.
Weaponizing Weather
VIvek Prabhu discusses the technological modification of weather.
US Drone Death for Taliban Leader: The Wrong Move?
Maddalena Vani on the death of Pakistan Taliban leader, Hakimullah Mehsud.
HMCS Toronto: A Year of Counter-Smuggling
“Paul Pryce discusses the role of HMCS Toronto in the fight against drug smuggling in the Arabian Sea.
China donates less to the Philippines’ than IKEA or Coca-Cola
Jasen Sagman examines how China’s frugal donation to the Super Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts will hinder its standing on the global stage.