The trade relationship between the U.S and Canada has been tested in recent years. An analysis of Canada’s recent tense disputes with our Southern neighbour.
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NATO Secretary General’s Visit to Afghanistan Marks the Beginning of the End of ISAF
Alison Duran examines the evolving relationship of NATO in Afghanistan from ISAF to Resolute Support.
The Conscription Issue in Canada’s Two World Wars
In her latest article, Angel Difan Chu discusses Canada’s policy of conscription during both World Wars on the anniversary of the Dec 17, 1917 conscription election.
The Security-Development Nexus: The Prison of Old Concepts (part 2/3)
Emily Robinson explains intervening states and organizations such as NATO or the UN have to strike a balance during interventions in the global South.
Extending Iran’s Nuclear Negotiations and the Challenges Ahead
In his latest article, Malcolm McEachern discusses the recent extension of nuclear talks and examines the likely challenges to be faced ahead.
Wall Street, Your New Next Door Neighbour
The 2008 United States housing crisis was attributed to predatory mortgage lending and poor financial regulation. The areas of the country hit the hardest by the crisis have witnessed strong growth in the past year despite high jobless rates and few new mortgages being issued by lenders. According to the Case-Shiller home-price indices, in the Read More…
Who’s going to take the helm?
Nigel Trimble takes a look at who may replace the outgoing US Secretary of Defence Chuck Hagel
What Did Black Friday Reveal about the Economy?
Black Friday isn’t just about finding a great deal on an iphone- it can give economists and businesses an idea of how the economy is doing.
When the GOP comes to town
Nigel Trimble investigates the possible consequence that the new Republican controlled Congress may have on the US defense budget
The Arctic’s Energy Reserves: A Golden Opportunity or an Unrealizable Dream?
Amidst a decrease in the price of oil, Erik Underwood examines the feasibility of exploiting Arctic energy reserves.