With European Parliament elections looming, Kareem El-Assal addresses what it might mean for CETA.
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.
Economic Growth in the DPRK: What Private Sector?
Pyongyang, North Korea’s capital city, is quickly becoming the playground of the world’s most isolated country. Despite sanctions banning imports and financial transactions into North Korea, third-party companies and Chinese middle-men ensure that shop fronts are kept stocked with a variety of foreign and luxury goods. The city itself has been restructured as well, with Read More…
After Silk Road: Tor Browser and the Successors of the Online Drug Trade
Steven Chadwick examines the nature of the illicit online drug trade with reference to Tor Browser and the inheritors of the notorious internet drug market “Silk Road”.
The Russian Power Gap
Kyle Chatterson looks at the options the EU has to diversify their dependence on Russian oil supplies as tension in Ukraine increase.
Tension in the South China Sea: Hydrocarbon Reserves and Chinese Expansion
Steven Chadwick discusses Chinese oil dependency and its geopolitical implications for the South China Sea.
Water Privatization – Part 2 of 2
Steven Chadwick discusses the problems associated with privatization as a means by which to deal with water scarcity.
Bitcoin: A Look at the Controversial Cryptocurrency
Kyle Chatterson takes a look at what bitcoin is, the misconceptions surrounding it, and why some think it could change the world.
Lagging Behind: The Impact of Canada’s Under Performing Internet
Kyle Chatterson discusses how Canada is falling behind the developed world in internet speeds, how it affects us, and what can be done about it.
Water Privatization – Part 1 of 2
Public resource or private commodity? Steven Chadwick examines some of the potential benefits of water privatization.
The Effectiveness of NATO Sanctions against Russia
The costs may outweigh the benefits as NATO members impose economic sanctions against the Russian Federation.