In his special report, David Lazzam discusses the monumental impact the upcoming New York State ExxonMobil lawsuit could have on the future of climate litigation. Will the upcoming legal battle reflect the victories of tobacco regulation?
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Part One: White Supremacy in the Digital World
In part one of a two-part series, Emma Tallon analyses the rise of white supremacy in the digital world, and reflects on its ongoing threats to human security.
Human Security and Indigenous Peoples in Canada – Infographic
Learn more about Canada’s legal and human security relationships with indigenous peoples in this infographic by Willow Hillman!
Canada, NATO, and the Global Threat of Disinformation: An Interview with Brigadier-General Jay Janzen
Ryan Atkinson, Research Analyst at the NATO Association of Canada, recently sat down with Brigadier-General Jay Janzen to discuss the global threat of disinformation. The evermore pertinent problem of disinformation necessitates global action to prevent the further manipulation of information to polarize political discourse as has been witnessed in recent years. The Canadian Federal Election this October 2019 requires civil society and the public and private sectors to be prepared to face and prevent the influence of disinformation on the democratic electoral process.
Canadian Defence Procurement and Civil-Military Relations
In this article, Willow Hillman, considers the utility that developing a military covenant similar to the United Kingdom’s would have for the Canadian Armed Forces’ ability to maintain effectiveness as well as professionally contribute to mending the shoddy defence procurement process.
Chennai’s Water Crisis: The Human Implication of Climate Change
Due to climate change, India is currently facing the worst water crisis in recent history. In the city of Chennai, tap water has stopped working, leaving the population with no reliable water source. Emma Tallon reflects on Chennai’s water crisis as a human security emergency.
Bill 9: Changes to the Québec Skilled Worker Program and the Legal Context of Immigration to Canada
In this article, Willow Hillman provides a comprehensive look at the Québec Bill 9 controversy and outlines the discourse regarding the legality of its changes to the Québec Skilled Worker Program.
Can Trump Save NATO?
In this article, William Lloyd examines the state of NATO and the complex impact Trump has had on it since becoming President.
America’s Immigration Crisis in Historical Perspective
With anti-immigration sentiment rising throughout U.S. politics and society, Emma Tallon reflects on immigration as fundamental to the founding of the modern nation.
Belt and Road Initiative: Understanding China’s Foreign Policy Strategy
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has been a contentious topic in international affairs since it was announced by President Xi Jinping in 2013. The mega-project aiming to connect Central Asia, Europe, and Africa via economic trade routes has received mixed responses from the international community for its lofty goals. Despite criticism about the plan’s Read More…