The rapidly melting Arctic is creating an opportunity for resource extraction and the expansion of shipping routes. In 2008, under the US Department of the Interior’s supervision, the United States Geological Survey estimated that 13% of the world’s undiscovered oil and 30% of its gas is located in the Arctic Circle. Eight years later at Read More…
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Like a G6: Reactions to the Charlevoix Summit
American threats and implementations of tariffs have alienated the superpower further from its allies. It is in this environment that the world carefully observed the G7 Conference in Charlevoix, Quebec and witnessed the elevation of tensions between other Western leaders and the United States. NAOC Program Editors for the Canadian Armed Forces, Cyber Security and Read More…
Malaysia and the Trade-Off Between Freedom of Speech and Security
Buzz Lanthier-Rogers explores the problem facing both Malaysia and the world at large: whether to accept the perceived danger of freedom of expression, or the safety of censorship.
Elves, Trolls and Fake News: what can we do to be more proactive regarding the new cyber threat?
The chances of Russia directly attacking Canada are very slim, but that does not mean they will passively accept, what they perceive as, a threat.
The Asian Web: A New Perspective with the Consul General of Japan in Toronto
In this series of podcast interviews, Yun Sik (James) Hwang interviews the Consul General of Japan in Toronto, Her Excellency Takako Ito about her personal experience as a diplomat, Japan-Canada relations, and Japan’s foreign policy in the Asia-Pacific region.
The World Needs More Pearson
“If Pearson were able to comment on the current state of affairs, he would likely stress the need for dialogue and cooperation between the internationalists and the populists.”
Interview with Gen. Ray Henault: Canada’s Defence Policy in Review
Touraj Riazi’s interview on Canada’s Defence Policy with Gen (Ret’d) Henault, a member of the Minister’s Advisory Panel for Canada’s 2017 Defence Policy Review.
Interview with Gen. Ray Henault: On NATO
The first part of Touraj Riazi’s interview with Gen. (Ret’d) Ray Henault on NATO, Canada’s contribution to it, alliance credibility and NATO’s Rapid Response Forces.
Understanding Canada and Women, Peace and Security
The Women, Peace and Security Agenda started with a single resolution. It evolved into an entire mandate that inspired the development of egalitarian National Action Plans. Take a look at this infograph to learn what Canada does.
Special Report: The Importance of Climate Change for Transatlantic Security
A special report examining how some of the world’s leading institutions and states are addressing climate change and where they’re coming up short.