As tensions escalate in Eastern Europe, Russia has started holding back energy supplies in response to sanctions. Carter Vance explores how an Energy Security Strategy is crucial to NATOs objectives in the region
Energy & Resources
What Will be the Greatest Consequence of the Drop in Oil Prices?
As the price of oil continues to drop, our Research Analysts and Program Editors look at its global effects.
The Fight Against Climate Change
Eric looks at Canada’s commitments to climate change at the Paris Conference
Does Free Trade Give the Economic Shakes
Anojan examines the pros and cons of free trade
Will the Paris Talks on Climate Change Produce a Deal?
As world leaders take another stab at addressing climate change, our program editors debate whether the Paris talks will succeed.
Japanese Defence Budget: Keeping pace with the neighbors and an eye on its islands
In her debut article, Julie-Anne examines the strategic underpinnings of Japan’s 2016 defence budget
Critical Defence Materials: REEs and the EU
In the final part of the Critical Defence Materials series, Ben looks at EU handling of REEs
Climate Mitigation: Military Innovation and Spillovers
Matthew Rae discusses the importance of including the military when discussing climate change mitigation.
Critical Defence Minerals: REEs
In the second part of a series analyzing REE’s and their defence implications, Ben looks at Chinese REE protectionism
Critical Defence Minerals: Rare Earths
Consumer demand for certain technologies such as cellular phones and computers has expanded dramatically, and the supply of specialty minerals required for their manufacture has become a centralized enterprise. These same specialty minerals are also required for defence technologies, which has resulted in the creation of a near-monopoly for most of the minerals required to Read More…