Among the death and destruction of war, some groups are able to come out on top. A look at the winners in the offensive against ISIS.
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.
Who’s at Fault in Yasuni?
A case study of the Yasuni conservation plan; what went wrong, and how we can learn from this failure in international responsibility.
The End of QE3 May Spell Trouble for U.S. Stocks and Emerging Markets
The U.S. phasing out its quantitative easing policies 6 years after the financial crisis can have ripple effects on the world economy. Will interests rate rise, and what will happen when they do?
China’s “Maritime Silk Road”
With Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent conclusion of his four country tour, Christopher Cowan analyzes the purpose of these visits, the promotion of the Silk Road and Maritime Silk Road initiatives.
Do Canadians Relate to the Scottish Choice?
Augusta examines the parallels between the Scottish and Quebec independence movements.
Canada’s Looming Skills Shortage
Kazutaka discusses Canada’s upcoming labour market challenges and suggests several possible solutions. Could more trades people and immigrant workers be the answer?
Forget Made in China, its all about Made in the U.S.A!
Anojan Nicholas reports on the underlying trends and potential pitfalls that are being faced by a resurgent American manufacturing sector.
Playing Catch-Up: Canada’s Engagement with China
Christine Martel-Fleming examines how Canada can improve on its comprehensive strategy to better engage with China.
The Growth of Israel’s Energy Sector and its Geopolitical Clout
In her latest article, Sayde-Hope Crystal examines the political and economic implications of the massive natural gas reservoirs discovered off the coast of the Israel.
Malaria Vaccine on the Horizon
British pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline is seeking regulatory approval for an antimalarial vaccine. The vaccine is being evaluated by the European Medicines Agencies in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO). This could prompt a major global health breakthrough as the disease affects 225 million people worldwide and results in the deaths of approximately 800,000 people, Read More…