Canada’s cutting of diplomatic ties with Iran, together with the storming of embassies across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, sparked a discussion concerning the value of maintaining formal diplomatic relations
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Turkish-Syrian Border Clashes: A Reagent For NATO Intervention?
With the persistence of tensions along the Turkish-Syrian border, many fear that a fullblown confrontation could erupt. With Turkey being a NATO member, this article questions whether intervention is in the cards for the alliance.
Introducing a New Program Focusing on the Canadian Reserve
The Strategic Reserve Program is a new initiative by The NATO Council of Canada.
Myth-Buster: Slacker of Transatlantica
Some members of the transatlantic community have unfairly labelled Canada as the “slacker of transatlantica.” Does this myth hold-up?
Closure of the Straits of Hormuz: A Canadian Perspective
A Canadian perspective on the closing of the Straits of Hormuz reveals that Canada, with oil reserves greater than those of Russia and Central Asia, would benefit greatly by propelling the growth of its national industry.
Canada Expands Investment in Tanzania
Praising Tanzania as a model of progressive governance and an economic growth leader in Africa, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced on October 4th that Canada and Tanzania had reached an accord on a bilateral Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) during Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete’s first state visit to Canada. Canada has completed 13 Read More…
Finding Terror(ism)
Locating Terrorism and the War on Terror in the international legal and diplomatic discourse.
Try Combat Before You Buy Combat Part II
Part II of the “Try it Before You Buy it” analysis highlights the pervasiveness of sexual abuse within the Australian Defence Force. The myriad of sexual assault within the institution reveals the embedded culture of sexism and discrimination.
Diaoyutai: The Battle over History in the East China Sea
While international media has highlighted maritime disputes involving China on the South China Sea, Beijing’s relations with Japan, Taiwan and South Korea have also been tarnished by similar disagreements in the East China Sea.
China’s Growing Role In Counter-Piracy Operations
The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has now maintained a counter-piracy presence in the Indian Ocean for four years. This begs the question: why is China becoming increasingly cooperative in counter-piracy operations?