History repeats itself as military officials form the new government in Burkina Faso after civilian protests.
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Three Arrows: ‘Abenomics’ and the struggle for Japan
As elections in Japan near, John Pollock examines Shinzo Abe’s economic policies.
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…
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Scrutinising the two terms ‘development’ and ‘democracy’ in this second part will help determine whether or not the two are compatible.
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Canada’s Outdated De Minimis Rules
Canada’s customs tariffs and duties need to be updated to become more in line with the global economy.
Iran Talks: The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Rija Rasul discusses the recent nuclear negotiations between Iran and the P5+1.
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.
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.
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.