Elliot Cho reports on how Lithuania is preparing its people and armed forces for the worst case scenario and Lithuania’s contribution to NATO’s collective security in Europe.
Diplomatic Relations
Why Canadians Should Care About the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Most Canadians don’t know anything about the Trans-Pacific Partnership. They really should.
Obama’s Failing Policy in Iraq
Malcolm McEachern analyses the shortcomings of American policy towards fighting the Islamic State.
Sanctions: Turning Russia Eastward
Kristyn Byrnes discusses how escalating violence in Ukraine is likely to extend Western sanctions against Russia while Putin looks to China for survival.
Bridging Eurasia: The New Silk Road
Hasan Siddiqui brings to attention China’s assertive economic expansion across Eurasia and Western Europe through its growing trade routes, alongside it’s long-term effects regionally and internationally.
Outperforming its Allies? Canada and its Commitment to NATO
Trevor Schenk discusses Canada’s expanding role within NATO, and how through its contributions it is out performing most of its allies despite its modest defence budget.
Canada’s Commitment to Korea
As the 2015 edition of Ulchi-Freedom Guardian approaches, Paul Pryce discusses the strengths of Canada-Korea defence ties and some areas for improvement.
Petrocaribe and Oil Diplomacy: Pitfalls and Opportunities in Latin American and Caribbean Energy Politics [Part I]
In the first of a two-part series, Marta Canneri examines Petrocaribe, the energy partnership between Venezuela and surrounding countries.
A Chinese Classic Reflecting the Nature of Modern China
Elliot Cho illustrates the story of heroes featured in the timeless Chinese classic Records of Grand Historian and points its similarities to modern China.
Commonwealth Defence Lunch
Join us this coming July for a rousing discussion on defence and security cooperation between Commonwealth countries!