Magan Haycock discusses the importance of curbing labour violence and corruption for the South African mining sector.
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.
Cracking Corruption for the Sake of Stability: Canadian Mining Companies in Kyrgyzstan
Tyler Amos on the mining and political situation in Kyrgyzstan and the positive role Canadian companies could play.
An Iron Veil? : A look through the Latin American divide.
Diana Rivera examines the effectiveness and interaction of the two major Latin-American economic blocs: Mercosur and the Pacific Alliance.
Civil Service Cuts Across the Board
Magan Haycock compares the state of the Greek, British and Canadian civil service and the cuts they face.
When Money Talks Security: Financial diplomacy
Tyler Amos on the Cypriot crisis and the rise of financial diplomacy.
Reprogramming Currency: The Bitcoin Revolution
Diana Rivera explains Bitcoin, the newest virtual currency and its implications for central banks and economics.
Laying BRICS: Emerging Economies Establishing A Challenge To The Global Financial Status Quo
William Zhang on the BRICS alliance and the growing economic influence of the Global South.
An Argument Against Austerity: How it Paralyzed the Eurozone
Diana Rivera on why austerity has proven ineffective and how it undermines economic recovery, political relations and public well-being.
CETA: Carving a Stronger Foothold in the European Market
Diana Rivera on why CETA will expand the frontiers of the Canadian economy and give it renewed strength.
“Old Energy” vs “New Energy:” Canada as an Energy Superpower
Aaron Willschick examines whether lower carbon energy is indeed the answer to Canada becoming a world leader in energy policy.