Samer Khurshid details Canada’s Arctic Doctrine pertaining to Sovereignty, security and Regional Economic Development.
Tag: Arctic Security
Belt and Road Initiative: Understanding China’s Foreign Policy Strategy
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has been a contentious topic in international affairs since it was announced by President Xi Jinping in 2013. The mega-project aiming to connect Central Asia, Europe, and Africa via economic trade routes has received mixed responses from the international community for its lofty goals. Despite criticism about the plan’s Read More…
Keys to Understanding Russia’s Arctic Policy
Russia’s Arctic policy is driven by energy and military considerations, but can it be sustained for long? Léo-Paul Jacob explores.
Defence Minister Sajjan: What Do You Think Are The Main Challenges to Canada’s Security?
Our team responds to Defence Minister Hajjan’s question regarding contemporary challenges to Canadian security.
The Canada First Defence Plan in 2006: Intent and Ambition (Part I of II)
In the first half of a two part series, Jonas looks at the intentions of the 2006 Canada First Defence Plan
Consequences of Inaction: Sovereignty Infringement (Part 2 of 2)
In the final part of her two part series, Tazrian Alam proposes that the Canadian government establish a regional NWFZ in the NorthWest Passage to protect against national & environmental security threats.
An Arctic Nuclear Weapons Free Zone in the Northwest Passage (Part 1 of 2)
Nuclear weapons do not belong in the Arctic. In part 1 of a 2 part series, Tazrian Alam addresses Canada’s opportunity to initiate discussions for a regional NFWZ in the Northwest Passage.