William Zhang on why UK secession from the EU would be a serious step in the wrong direction.
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Lines in the Sand: France, Canada, and the Conflict in Mali
The recent conflict in sub-Saharan Africa represents a “line in the sand” – the international community’s end-point of tolerance for the attempts of Islamic extremists to create something of a pre-2001 Afghanistan in Western Africa.
2012: A Banner Year for Canada and the Commonwealth of Nations
The Commonwealth of Nations is a collection of 53 member states including developed, developing, and emerging countries. Because it is the successor organisation to the British Empire, all habitable continents are represented in the Commonwealth.
ACRE: “R” Stands for Russia and “E” Stands for Europe
In his article, “Canada’s Four Point Game,” Irvin Studin, Program Director for the University of Toronto’s School of Public Policy and Governance, argues that Canada should position itself to be one of this century’s major powers. In making this argument, Studin outlines decisive factors that make Canada ready for major power stardom, including its large Read More…
The Road to the ICC
Our insider at the United Nations, Gus Constantinou, writes about the implications of Palestine’s”non-member state” status and the possibility of International Criminal Court prosecutions.
Mapping the Syrian Crisis (November)
Senior Middle East Analyst Alexander Corbeil has been tracking the Syrian conflict for the month of November. Under this new initiative he will be providing a monthly interactive map highlighting rebel gains and regime actions in Syria.
A State of Statelessness
Gus Constantinou on the implications of the recent UN vote on the status of Palestine.
An End to the “Honeymoon?” The PM, the CF, and the Fiscal Situation
The PM’s comments stand in contrast to the words of new CDS General Thomas Lawson, at the same ceremony, that there is “very little fat” which can be cut. This has led some to ask whether Prime Minister Harper’s “Honeymoon” with the CF has reached its end.
‘Y’En a Marre’ Maintains Senegal’s Democratic Tradition
Nicholas Bishop on the youth movement that is keeping the tradition of democracy alive in Senegal.
ACRE: “C” Stands for China
In his article “Canada’s Four Point Game,” Irvin Studin, Program Director for the University of Toronto’s School of Public Policy and Governance, argues that Canada should position itself to be one of this century’s major powers. In making this argument, Studin outlines decisive factors that make Canada ready for major power stardom, including its large geography, abundant Read More…