Stefano Spensieri discusses the Greek Debt Crisis, and the implications of economic plan of the newly elected Syriza party
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China Steps Up Internet Censorship, Banning Gmail and VPNs
In her latest article, Angel Difan Chu looks at the most recent developments in the Chinese internet censorship campaign and its domestic and international implications
Oil Price Drop: What Does This Mean For Canadians?
In his latest article, Brian examines the impact of the oil price drop on different types of Canadian citizens.
Canada’s Future Soldier
Recent advances in defence technology suggest that dreams from the science fiction of our youth might soon be realized. The United States Navy deployed a fully-functioning laser defence system in late 2014, representing a possible shift in how navies will engage in combat in the 21st century. The increasingly prevalent use of drones, whether they Read More…
Chinawood: Far East Influence on the American Film Industry
Brian Merry examines the impact of Hollywood’s interest in the surging Chinese film market.
Canada’s Lack of Vision on NATO Surveillance
Canada recently withdrew from NATO’s surveillance programs citing budgetary concerns. Paul Pryce argues that this was a short-sighted decision.
South Stream No More: Putin and Miller announce the scrapping of the pipeline project
While on a state visit to Turkey, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller announced the cancellation of the South Stream project.
Wall Street, Your New Next Door Neighbour
The 2008 United States housing crisis was attributed to predatory mortgage lending and poor financial regulation. The areas of the country hit the hardest by the crisis have witnessed strong growth in the past year despite high jobless rates and few new mortgages being issued by lenders. According to the Case-Shiller home-price indices, in the Read More…
The Arctic’s Energy Reserves: A Golden Opportunity or an Unrealizable Dream?
Amidst a decrease in the price of oil, Erik Underwood examines the feasibility of exploiting Arctic energy reserves.
Three Arrows: ‘Abenomics’ and the struggle for Japan
As elections in Japan near, John Pollock examines Shinzo Abe’s economic policies.