James Keeling looks into the disturbing discrimination trends forcing certain North Korean defectors to return to the infamous dictatorship.
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Refugee Health Care Changes in Canada Deemed “Cruel and Unusual”
Alex Grigg examines refugee healthcare, and how to improve quality of care for vulnerable groups.
The Price of Complacency
David Hunter examines the cost of falling defense expenditures.
Is Iran’s Extension of the Nuclear Negotiations an Attempt to Buy More Time?
Daniel Woodburn discusses the most recent developments in the US-led negotiations between Iran and the P5+1.
The Future of Modern Warfare: Autonomous Weapons
Daniel Woodburn considers the implications of making the leap from semi-autonomous weapon systems to independent ‘killer robots’
Canada’s Arctic Sovereignty and Security: Time for a New Approach?
A discussion on what is wrong with Canada’s Arctic policy and why a fresh policy approach is necessary.
The Hobby Lobby Ruling: A Hard Pill to Swallow
Tina Bouffet examines the flawed premises often used during the Hobby Lobby debate on contraception.
Destruction and Security: Favelas in Brazil
Corinne Stancescu looks at the phenomenon of favelas in Brazil and how the government is responding to them.
U.S. Proposal Invokes Discussion on Canada’s Emission Targets
Alex Grigg examines how the American Clean Power Plan could impact Canada.
The Youth Vote and Why It Matters: The Case of Scotland
With Scotland’s historic referendum coming up this September, Carlos Abarca examines the power of mobilising young voters.