In Part I, Scott Falls discusses the origin of North Korea’s nuclear program and assesses the state’s current capabilities.
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Hong Kong’s Dance with Democracy
Christopher Cowan examines the future of China’s “one country, two systems” policy towards Hong Kong.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Japan’s New SDF (Part 2/2)
In part two, Piotr Zulauf continues his discussion of Japan’s strategic stance, starting with the new National Defense Program Guidelines. Another policy initiative undertaken by Abe has been the establishment of National Defense Program Guidelines (NDPG) alongside the NSS. While the NSS deals with issues of grey zones and their dangers, the NDPG outlines Japan’s Read More…
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Japan’s New SDF (Part 1/2)
In part one of a two part series, Piotr Zulauf examines the changing image of the Japanese military.
Korea’s Shipbuilding Strategy: Lessons for Canada
Paul Pryce looks at South Korea’s shipbuilding strategy and finds some lessons for the future of the Royal Canadian Navy.
Medicine without Borders: The Globalization of Healthcare
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.
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.
RIMPAC 2014: Multilateralism in the Pacific?
As Canada gears up to participate in a large-scale maritime exercise, Paul Pryce looks at the implications for Pacific affairs.
Honour Killings and Gender Discriminatory Laws in Pakistan
Corinne Stancescu examines the phenomenon of honour killings in Pakistan and the laws associated with them.
The “Abe Doctrine”? An Analysis of Shinzo Abe’s Keynote Address at the 2014 Shangri-La Dialogue
Christopher Cowan discusses Shinzo Abe’s keynote address at the 2014 Asia Security Summit and its possible foreign policy implications for Japan.