Are the Dodd-Frank regulations an impetus for the next great global economic crisis?
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.
Five Things You Need to Know About the ‘Grexit’
The Greece situation lies at the heart of the world economy. Learn more about it here.
Why Canadians Should Care About the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Most Canadians don’t know anything about the Trans-Pacific Partnership. They really should.
The Hidden Costs of the Bisha Mine: Human Rights Abuses in Eritrea
Kevin Hempstead discusses the the implications of Canadian mining companies working in Eritrea were human rights abuses are well documented.
Tides of Fortune: Why Geography Matters for Income Inequality
Christopher Scarvelis discusses his take on income inequality in the context of geography.
Petrocaribe and Oil Diplomacy: Pitfalls and Opportunities in Latin American and Caribbean Energy Politics [Part I]
In the first of a two-part series, Marta Canneri examines Petrocaribe, the energy partnership between Venezuela and surrounding countries.
Prospects for Afghanistan’s Development
Will new leadership lead to a brighter future in Afghanistan? Steven Rai discusses Ashraf Ghani’s efforts to revitalize a war-torn country.
Is China Ready To Stop Copying and Start Creating?
China has been copying foreign technology to boost its economic growth for decades. But now that it’s on the verge of screeching to a halt, it’s time to start being original.
In China, the “Century of Humiliation” Drives the Nationalist Narrative
John Pollock examines China’s recent drop in economic growth, and its effects on domestic nationalism and foreign events.
Business as Usual: A Spotlight on Saudi Arabia’s Troubling Human Rights Record
Adena Eliasoph explores the new Canada-Saudi arms deal, and the potential issues associated with conducting business with a nation that maintains a disregard for human rights.