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.
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.
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.
The Probable End of the TPP: The APEC Summit in Peru
What is the TPP? Juthika Hasan discusses in her detailed analysis what the TPP is and whether or not it could survive.
International Business & Economics Program
Learn more about the ‘International Business & Economics’ program, one of the many research areas covered by the NATO Association of Canada.
What does the ban of the $500 and $1000 rupee note mean for the Indian economy?
On Tuesday November 8, Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India announced that the Indian government will be discontinuing the largest denomination bills in circulation, the ₹500 and ₹1000 rupee notes. These notes represent approximately 86% of the money supply in circulation. This surprise motion caused millions of people to flock to their nearest banks Read More…
What’s In Your Supply Chain?
Ashley McIntyre highlights the issues of forced labour, human trafficking and slavery in global supply chains.
Information Wars: How Google, Facebook & Twitter Are Adapting to the Post-US Election Era
Did social media influence the outcome of the American elections? In light of Google, Facebook & Twitter’s recent policy changes, Charlotte Provost explores the role of the internet in divulging information to the public, and its potential influence on the global community.