Tyler Amos on the mining and political situation in Kyrgyzstan and the positive role Canadian companies could play.
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Civil Service Cuts Across the Board
Magan Haycock compares the state of the Greek, British and Canadian civil service and the cuts they face.
The Visayan Forum Foundation: Fighting Human Trafficking and a Tarnished Reputation
Avery Bruenjes on human trafficking in the Philippines and the challenges facing the Visayan Forum Foundation.
NATO in the North? The Debate Over an Alliance Presence in the Arctic
Andrew Chisholm considers the debate over whether NATO should play a role in Arctic security. Which players are driving it, why Canada is opposed, and what is a better option for Canadian interests in the region.
No Place to Hide: Why Canada Will Be Forced to Decide on Syria
Although the Arab Spring, which developed in December 2010 and became mainstream news in January 2011, has mostly faded from the minds of most, the situation in Syria has escalated rapidly leading the international community, particularly the EU and the US, to consider military responses. Furthermore, this situation is complicated by the regional religious tensions Read More…
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.
Canada: Arctic Challenges and Opportunities
Christopher Kelly analyzes the results of the Arctic Council’s deliberations in Sweden, its implications for regional security, and Canada’s interests as it assumes the rotating Chairmanship of the Council.
Canada and the Security Council: the Game Not Played
George P.R Benson-Patterson on the reasons for Canada’s failure to obtain a seat in the Security Council, and its chances in the upcoming elections.
NATO, Russia, Ballistic Missiles and the Dilemmas of Collective Defence
Kristian A. Kennedy on the context, consequences and implications of the NATO decision to deploy surface-to-air interceptors to strengthen Turkey’s air defence.