Steven Chadwick discusses Chinese oil dependency and its geopolitical implications for the South China Sea.
Diplomatic Relations
Sanctions in South Sudan: Now What?
Skin-deep diplomacy is unlikely to bring South Sudan’s civil war to an end.
World Sport and International Relations Roundtable Report
Alia El Didi reports on the NCC’s recent Toronto Roundtable covering World Sport and International Relations.
North Korea’s Fourth Nuclear Test
Steven Chadwick discusses the geopolitical implications of North Korea’s upcoming fourth nuclear test in East Asia.
Canada’s Nuclear Personalities: Obligations and Contradictions
Scott Falls discusses the perceived contradictions in Canada’s approach to nuclear weapons.
Canada and Atlanticism: NATO’s Founding Philosophy
Christian Paas-Lang discusses the development of Atlanticism in Canada and how NATO’s founding philosophy is under threat today.
Online Anonymity & The Deep Web: Why We Need A Better Approach To Cyber-Crime
Tina Bouffet examines the double-edged sword of online anonymity and how states should tackle the growing threat of cyber-crime.
The Effectiveness of NATO Sanctions against Russia
The costs may outweigh the benefits as NATO members impose economic sanctions against the Russian Federation.
Territorial Disputes in the South China Sea
Fred Pai discusses China’s territorial disputes with the Philippines.
A View from Ukraine, 4 May, 2014
Dr. Serhiy Dzherdzh, head of the NATO-Ukraine Civic League, the NCC’s counterpart in Ukraine, reports on the situation there.