Adena Eliasoph explores the topic of medical tourism and the impact it can have on economic/social growth, relationship building, increasing healthcare capacity and infrastructure development globally.
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.
Li Keqiang’s Visit to the United Kingdom: A Microcosm of West-China Relations
Through China’s relations with the west, Christopher Cowan examines the balance between trade and human rights.
The Economy of Drones and their Proliferation
Piotr Zulauf discusses how drones are changing national economies and how their proliferation will transform the way we wage war.
Pipelines and Lifelines
David Hunter explores the relationships wrought over the development of pipelines.
The Future of the International Youth Internship Program
Following International Development Minister Christian Paradis’ welcome announcement on youth internship funding, Kareem El-Assal explains why such initiatives are important to Canada
Stuck in the Middle: Slovakia between East and West
Can states straddle the new divide between East and West? Justin Fantauzzo looks at Slovakia as a regional trendsetter in East-West relations.
Software, Human Rights, and the Business of Censorship
Scott Falls discusses internet censorship and the role some companies play in aiding the suppression of free speech abroad.
Don’t Feed the Trolls: PAEs and the Bridge to Better Innovation
Steven Chadwick looks at the rise of “patent trolls” and how they operate.
Net Neutrality Part 1 of 2
Kyle Chatterson explores the increasingly important and contentious issue of Net Neutrality.
Oil and Gas Politics: Renewable Energy, Russia and Security in the Baltics
Are the Baltics prepared for an energy conflict with Russia?