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.

Kazutaka Mayuzumi Security, Trade and the Economy

Has Creative Destruction Gone Too Far?

Kazutaka discusses how technological innovation since the Industrial Revolution has resulted in new jobs to be created at an unprecedented rate, but is technology beginning to take over human beings in the workplace?

Asia-Pacific Brian Merry China Diplomatic Relations France International Relations Investment Security, Trade and the Economy The United States of America Western Europe

Will China’s New Bank Shift the Global Balance of Power?

As strong Western European countries invest in China’s new bank, Brian Merry discusses its implications on the US as China seeks to shape a modified order.

Kazutaka Mayuzumi Security, Trade and the Economy

Infographic: Cost of Living

Kazutaka summarizes the top countries with the highest and lowest cost of living around the world

Kazutaka Mayuzumi Security, Trade and the Economy

The Norway Paradox

Norwegian economy is one of the largest exporters of natural gas in the world and largest oil producers in Europe, but at the same time, one of the greenest countries in the world. Kazutaka Mayuzumi explores this paradox.

Canada Eastern Europe and Russia Energy & Resources Erik Underwood Investment Security, Trade and the Economy The Arctic

Arctic Ambitions: The Implications of Low Oil Prices

Underwood discusses the high cost of Arctic & Oil Sand extraction, and the ongoing issues with Canadian and Russian oil producers.

Kazutaka Mayuzumi Security, Trade and the Economy

E-Commerce is the Future

Kazutaka explores the rise of the e-commerce industry in both developed and developing countries and how it is aided by social media.

Kazutaka Mayuzumi Security, Trade and the Economy

China’s Falling Consumption

Kazutaka explores the causes of the recent drop in GDP growth in the Chinese economy as well as the effects it will have on the domestic and global economy. He also discusses why the Chinese central bank has implemented policies in order to slow the growth of the Chinese economy in order to avoid overheating.