As the race for the US presidential election narrows down, all the major candidates have attacked the proposed Trans Pacific Partnership trade agreement. Anthony Galea explores the future of the world’s largest free trade agreement in the US.
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.
Maximizing e-Commerce: Why We Need to Re-Think the Approach to Digital Trade
In part I, Eimi Harris analyzes the regulatory environment surrounding digital trade and discusses the lack of international coordination, national barriers, and regional fragmentation as limits to economic success.
The EU’s Swan Song: Labor Reform in France and the Divisiveness of Belt-Tightening
France is in a state of emergency, but not due to terror threats. Marko Gombac discusses what labor Reforms and Riots in the Third largest EU economy mean for the stability of the Union
Panama Papers Revelations Show Necessity of International Coordination on Taxes
The recent Panama Papers reveal much about the level of tax evasion by corporate entities. Carter Vance looks at the need for International Coordination to protect the tax base.
China Establishes Dominance in the Wind Energy Sector, United States May Fall Behind
Anthony Galea examines China’s dominance of the wind-power industry and prospects for the United States.
The EU’s Swan Song: Loans, Lies, and Lessons in Greece
New austerity measures accepted by the Greek Government may not be enough to fix the state of the European Union. Marko Gombac examines how the situation in Greece may be a financial quagmire and how it has fragmented the EU
Economic Consequences of Water Scarcity
Aishwarya Sahai discusses how water scarcity affects economic productivity and international security.
In Deep Water: Azerbaijan’s Increasing Economic Isolation
Marko Gombac discusses the effect of the increasing isolation of Azerbaijan in the Eurasian economic region highlighted by Monday’s ceasefire violations.
Saudi-Iranian Rivalry Politicizes OPEC and Derails Doha Deal
Adlan Taramov analyzes recent OPEC Doha meeting and its outcome in the context of global oil price war and Saudi-Iran rivalry.
Banks, Bombs, and Blood Money: Targeting the Islamic State’s Financial Assets
Is money a legitimate target under international law? Genevieve Zingg examines terrorist financing, and the legal and humanitarian implications of targeting the Islamic State’s financial assets.