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.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Diplomatic Relations Eastern Europe and Russia Justin Fantauzzo Peace & Conflict Studies Security Security, Trade and the Economy Society, Culture, and Security

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.

Asia-Pacific Aylin Manduric Culture Development Investment Security, Trade and the Economy Society Trade

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…