While the world tends to look towards the Middle East and Asia today, Erik Underwood looks North, examining the military capabilities of the Arctic coastal states.
Energy & Resources
Whats Up With Oil Prices Dropping Down?
October saw the United States produce more oil than Saudi Arabia for the first time in 40 years. What does that mean for Canada? Emily Robinson analyses the fluctuation of oil prices.
Turning Up the Heat
Anojan Nicholas looks at how climate change could create greater political instability throughout the world
Healthy Air = Healthy Economy
While a world leader in the use of renewable energy, Canada’s fossil fuel record is dismal. Canadian governments need to continue to incentive the use of renewables to secure Canada’s future.
Cheap Oil: Why We Have It and What It Means for the International System
In her latest article, Augusta explains how the global drop in oil prices has come about, whether or not it is here to stay, and what we should expect from OPEC countries going forward.
Mining in the Motherland: An Interview with Kevan Ford on the Impact of Sanctions on the Russian Mining Industry
Ian Litschko, Samantha Di Santo and Anojan Nicholas sit down with Kevan Ford, Director and CEO of Great Lakes Metallurgy Ltd. to discuss Canadian involvement in the Russian mining sector.
Neither Guns Nor Butter: An Evaluation of the Conflict Trap
In his latest article, Alexander Langer discusses the phenomenon known as the ‘conflict trap.’
International Energy Agency Infograph on Energy Security
[quote align=”center” color=”#999999″] The NCC is holding an Energy Security Roundtable with keynote speakers: Ron Oberth, President of Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCI), Professor Dimitrov from University of Western Ontario, Hugh Moran, Executive Director of Ontario Petroleum Institutes, and Robert Swartman, CEO & President of Solcan. Come join the discussion on November 6th, 2014 at the Read More…
Canada Must be Part of the Solution to Climate Change
Global interest in climate change rises and falls with the holding of conferences. Ben Abonyi, in light of last month’s climate conference in New York, examines what Canada has done to be part of the solution for climate change.
The Canada-China Foreign Investment Protection Agreement: Controversial or Constructive?
Christine Martel-Fleming examines the debate surrounding the China-Canada Foreign Protection Investment Agreement.