A Busy Week in the South China Sea
It’s been a busy week for the South China Sea (SCS). For those of you keeping score at home, these are some of the news stories we’ve been following.
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China’s Maritime Policies: An Opportunity for Canada
China has once again fueled the regional fire that has characterized its relations with neighbouring states for the last several decades.
Securities Trading with India
On June 11, Washington approved 6-monthexemptions on its Iranian sanctions to India, South Korea, Turkey, Malaysia, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Taiwan.
Thinking about Prevention Pt. II
That prosperity and security rest on the Pacific is true not only for the U.S. but also for China.
The Brass Ceiling: Women & Combat
In 1994 the Pentagon released a new policy that institutionalized gender barriers in the US Army, which prevented women from having the same access to opportunity as their male counterparts.
Nuclear Armed Iran: Missing the Bigger Picture
Talks in Baghdad with the five permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany have resumed over Iran’s contentious nuclear program. The negotiation process is likely to be a long one and no breakthrough accords are expected at this meeting.
Disconcerting Rift in Sino-US Relations
After establishing agreements to cooperate on a variety of transnational and bilateral challenges, US-China relations improved along with the increase of international meetings and comprehensive talks – until now.
Women: The Egyptian Revolution’s Biggest Losers
During the first 18 days of demonstrating for freedom and democracy, Egyptian men and women stood side by side in Tahrir Square. Women died next to men and did not falter in their pursuit of these ideals. As the struggle becomes institutionalized, however, the voices and demands of women are being limited and ignored in Read More…
In Focus Digest
In an era of unprecedented interconnectedness, information plays a critical role in our ability to understand and analyze important events. In support of this consciousness, the NATO Council of Canada launched the In Focus News Digest in August 2007. Unlike our regular newsletter which highlights NCC’s activities and provides updates on corporate news, the In Read More…
In Focus Newsletter #12 – October 16, 2008
US Weapons Sale to Taiwan Russia-Venezuela Increased Cooperation Iraq-Turkey Tensions Rise Afghanistan: Mission Impossible? Recommended Readings In Focus Newsletter #12 – October 16, 2008