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Africa Christopher Abbott Global Governance Society, Culture, and Security

A Masked Military Junta: Examining Burkina Faso’s Transitional Government

History repeats itself as military officials form the new government in Burkina Faso after civilian protests.

Asia-Pacific Development Energy & Resources International Law & Policy Investment John Pollock Security, Trade and the Economy Society Trade

Three Arrows: ‘Abenomics’ and the struggle for Japan

As elections in Japan near, John Pollock examines Shinzo Abe’s economic policies.

Angel Chu Asia-Pacific Canada Culture Development Diplomatic Relations Eastern Europe and Russia Energy & Resources Global Governance Security Society Society, Culture, and Security The United States of America Western Europe

The Serious and Entertaining Sides of the 2014 APEC Summit

The 2014 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit took place in Beijing between 10-12 November. Environmental and geopolitical issues, both regional and global, were discussed over the course of 48 hours, and agreements were reached, some of them exceeding expectations. In addition to reaching an agreement on gas emission with U.S. President Barack Obama, Chinese President Read More…

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Daniel Woodburn Development Investment Peace & Conflict Studies Rights Security Society Uncategorized

Examining the link between development and democracy: the case of Ethiopia (2/2)

Scrutinising the two terms ‘development’ and ‘democracy’ in this second part will help determine whether or not the two are compatible.

Africa Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Development Diplomatic Relations France Global Governance Paul Pryce Security Society Technology Western Europe

France’s Long War: Operation Barkhane

France has launched a wide-ranging mission to combat terrorism in the Sahel region, but Paul Pryce expresses some concern about the lack of a state-building component.

Canada Hana Maqsood Security, Trade and the Economy Trade

Canada’s Outdated De Minimis Rules

Canada’s customs tariffs and duties need to be updated to become more in line with the global economy.

Asia-Pacific Canada Defense Development Diplomatic Relations Eastern Europe and Russia Energy & Resources Global Governance International Law & Policy Rights Rija Rasul Security Society Society, Culture, and Security Technology Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa The United States of America Trade Western Europe

Iran Talks: The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

Rija Rasul discusses the recent nuclear negotiations between Iran and the P5+1.

Canada Culture Justin Fantauzzo Society Society, Culture, and Security Western Europe

A War for Freedom and Democracy? Remembrance Day and the First World War

Justin Fantauzzo considers the meaning of Remembrance Day and the widening gap between the realities of the First World War and the ceremonies that mark its end.

Asia-Pacific Augusta Waldie Global Governance Society, Culture, and Security

The Hunger Games Are Coming To Thailand

The pop-culture phenomenon, “The Hunger Games” is influencing society’s relationship with their governments around the world.

Adena Eliasoph Security, Trade and the Economy Technology

Failure to Launch: The Economic, Environmental and Social Implications of NASA’s Dwindling Budget

An exploration of the extent to which nationalistic competitive forces drive space exploration, and a critique of the lack of global political will necessary to foster the multilateral engagement required to drive advancement and scientific innovation.