In her latest article, Sayde-Hope Crystal examines the political and economic implications of the massive natural gas reservoirs discovered off the coast of the Israel.
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The Mounting Death Toll of Russian Soldiers
With the burial of Russian soldiers increasingly being brought to light, Ian Litschko examines the questions being raised on this issue in Russia.
Malaria Vaccine on the Horizon
British pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline is seeking regulatory approval for an antimalarial vaccine. The vaccine is being evaluated by the European Medicines Agencies in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO). This could prompt a major global health breakthrough as the disease affects 225 million people worldwide and results in the deaths of approximately 800,000 people, Read More…
Canada’s ‘firm budget’
In the light of an increasingly volatile security environment, NIgel Trimbly examines the Harper government’s response to calls by NATO to increase defense spending.
From the Barents to the Bering: Development of the Northern Sea Route
With growing economic interest in the Arctic, Ian Litschko examines how the Russians have been developing the Northern Sea Route.
The F-35 and the Arctic: Does It Fit the RCAF’s Needs?
In this article, Christopher Cowan examines the suitability of the F-35 for the RCAF’s needs and explores other possible options.
The Mistral Suspended
Gabriel Mallows reports on the recent decision of the French government to suspend the sale of French warships to the Russian Navy
The Heart of the Issue: How Non-Communicable Diseases are a Barrier to Development
In this analysis, Adena Eliasoph explores the heavy burden that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) impose on developing nations, and the extent to which these health issues impinge on the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Discovery of the Franklin Expedition: Has Canada Strengthened Historical Claims to the Northwest Passage?
Canada claims that the waters of the various routes of the Northwest Passage (NWP), a northern water route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, are a part of Canadian internal waters. However, the United States continues to assert that the Passage is an international strait. The legal definition of historical waters, as defined in the Fisheries Read More…
High Stakes: The Uncertain Future of Thai Democracy
With the most recent coup in Thailand this year, the political sphere of the nation has been thrown further into confusion. In this article, Ben Abonyi examines the results of this changing political landscape and the future of Thai democracy.