Emily Tsui analyzes the growing trend of “paradiplomacy”, and whether it will prove to be an effective future diplomatic model
Asia-Pacific
East Asia Region
Prime Minister Abe: NATO’s Hopes and Interests in Japan
George Benson-Patterson examines Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s interests with NATO and it’s neighbors like China.
Canadian Grand Strategy Part 2: Canada’s Changing Luck and the Arctic
Misha Boutilier discusses the problems with Canada’s Arctic strategy
The Importance of Emerging Southeast Asia and Myanmar
Brian Su discusses the emergence of South East Asia as an economic powerhouse
China’s Gambling Problem
Brody McDonald discusses China’s emerging gambling industry, and what it means for China’s rise.
The U.S ‘Shutdown’ of the Asian Pivot and Realization of the ‘Silk Road’
Vivek Prabhu discusses U.S relationship with China with the focus on China’s 21st Century Silk Road.
The Senkaku Islands: Tension remains high between Japan and China
Frederick Pai on the Senkaku Islands dispute and prospects for Canadian involvement
APEC the arbitrator
Hayden Rodenkirchen highlights APECs potential to bring together parallel trade agreements
Canada Catching up in Southeast Asia
Samantha Black on Canada’s efforts to engage with East Asian countries.
South Korea Sails North: Climate Change, Natural Disasters, and the US Pacific Ally System in the Arctic
In his second article on South Korea’s role in the Arctic, Georgi Ivanov discusses the country’s regional challenges and the potential for increased stability through the US Pacific Ally System.