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.
The recent decline of the Canadian dollar in relation to the US dollar will have a significant impact on the procurement of a replacement aircraft for the ageing fleet of CF-18s. Prospects look increasingly bleak for the F-35, but the aircraft still remains a strong competitor.
Michael looks at the impact of German trade imbalances on lagging economic growth in the Eurozone.
How will tensions in the Middle East affect oil prices?
John Pollock discusses the rise of Hindu nationalism under Narendra Modi’s BJP party and the targeting of minorities in India.
John Pollock discusses Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption drive and the role it is playing in removing former President Jiang Zemin’s influence within the Communist Party ahead of China’s transition of power 2022.
In the conclusion to this multi-part series taking a look at the economies of Europe, Michael Oshell examines the economic health and outlook of the Greek economy.
Anthony Galea explores the deepening of economies ties between the two East Asian economies.
Michael Kang looks at the possible trade implications that might result from increased border control within the Schengen Area amidst mounting political pressure to do so.
John Pollock discusses the implications for China following the summer’s stock market collapse and the role played by the Communist Party.
Anojan examines the pros and cons of free trade