Countries in the Horn of Africa such as Ethiopia and Djibouti are developing rapidly thanks to foreign investment. China is the latest player putting troops into a crowded field to ensure the security of their investments in the region.
Security, Trade and the Economy
The Security, Trade and the Economy program aims to provide Canadians with relevant and accessible analysis on current international economic policies with a focus on Canadian interests and trade security. Additionally, the program examines our country’s commitment to NATO’s mandate of encouraging economic collaboration and eliminating economic conflict.
Corporate Social Responsibility: Skin Lightening in India as a Means towards Economic and Social Prosperity?
The market for skin lightening products is growing in India, promising to elevate the social and economic status of women who use them. While marketed as socially responsible products, their effectiveness is questionable.
The True North Strong and Tax-Free
Recent investigations have shown that Canada is being used as a tax haven for foreign businesses and individuals. Yet despite its positive international reputation, Canada’s relationship with tax evasion is nothing new.
Thousands of Bankers to Leave London as the Financial Sector Braces for Brexit
After British Prime Minister Theresa May’s speech on Tuesday, January 17, it became clear that Britain is headed for a hard Brexit. Among the points discussed by the British leader, she outlined that her cabinet will push for leaving the European single market. Analysts have suggested that this move could potentially trigger uncertainty and pose challenges for London’s finance industry.
Investigating Secular Stagnation, Part 1: Wealth Disparity
Slow economic growth is afflicting the industrialized world. One cause of the malaise is a steadily growing gap between rich and poor.
New Hands, Not Enough Cards
The cabinet shuffle gave Canada’s trade officials a new hand, but few new cards. Ross Linden-Fraser offers his take on what the changes can – and cannot – do for the country’s trade agenda.
How Oil Shapes International Relations
Megan Robinson examines how oil shapes international relations.
Middle East in Perspective: The Arms Trade is Booming as Political Solutions Falter
The arms business is making a killing in the Middle East as countries all over the world are scrambling to get in on the action. Canada is no exception.
The United Nations 22.2 Billion Appeal
The UN just launched an appeal for $22.2 billion – the highest amount ever requested. In this infograph, Charlotte Provost breaks down motivations & concerns behind the request.
Good in Theory, not Good in Practice: The Current Cash Crisis in India
Juthika Hasan explains India’s cash crisis, and the efforts that the Modi Government is undertaking to address it.