The use of WW1 national memory by Australian and Canadian governments to mobilize popular support for foreign interventions might backfire if authorities don’t clearly explain why those overseas operations are required to optimize national security.
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The implications of a Trump presidency for the South China Sea dispute
Ryan Atkinson argues that US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s comments on blocking China’s access to its artificial islands in the South China Sea are more nuanced than previously thought.
Canada’s Housing Bubble
Low interest rates, a low Canadian dollar, and lots of foreign investment have created a housing bubble which may be about to burst, and Canadians looking to buy a home will pay the price.
The Canadian Precedent, Mali and the World
Rejeanne Lacroix examines the need for dynamic military doctrine in relation to the CAF Child Soldiers Doctrine and upcoming peacekeeping operations in Mali. Has Canada provided the globe with a viable framework for this complex issue?
Can It Happen Here? Pt 1: Steve Bannon’s Decline of the West
What do the power brokers in the White House believe? Benson Cheung explores alt-right ideologue Steve Bannon’s ideology, in the first part of an occasional series on Trumpism’s authoritarian nationalism.
The Language Behind the United States’ Travel Ban
Miscommunication between the White House and the public has been rampant. The travel ban has only further exacerbated the battle between the White House and press, problematizing the lack of civility and eloquence in today’s political culture.
Connecting the North: Interview with Solar Ship CEO Jay Godsall
Claudia Nieroda interviews Solar Ship’s CEO Jay Godsall about the company’s Arctic missions.
Russia and the U.S. Election: What Really Happened?
Jacqueline Hicks examines recent reports of Russian cyber interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election and what this means for cyber-warfare.
A Choice for Turkey
This January, Turkey’s parliament passed a series of constitutional amendments that would drastically expand the powers of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Slated for a national referendum in April, Thomas Lee discusses the potential implications of President Erdoğan’s new powers, and the impact they could have on the future of the country’s democracy, security, and multilateral relations.
Who is Alexei Navalny?
Ever heard of Alexei Navalny, one of Russia’s most influential political activists? Following a recent verdict barring him from running in Russia’s 2018 presidential elections, Léo-Paul Jacob provides you with some information.