The Kurdish referendum takes place on September 25th. Despite widespread condemnation, President Barzani is continuing along the path towards independence and possibly renewed conflict.
Tag: Canada
Covert Sound as a Surveillance Weapon? The Mysterious Symptoms of Canadian and US Diplomats in Cuba.
While monitoring communications of diplomats by their host countries is nothing new, were Canadian and US diplomats targets of botched attempts?
A Shifting Global Economy, Part 4: Global and Geopolitical Trends
This podcast is the fourth and final part in a series on “A Shifting Global Economy,” which engages our researchers in International Business and Economics on changes in the global economy driven by political, social, technological and other global trends. You can check out Part 1 here, Part 2 here, and Part 3 here. Listen as our analysts talk Read More…
Special Report on Defence Policy Pt 3/5: Examining the RCAF
Does Canada’s recent Defence Policy really provide a transparent and fully funded plan for the RCAF?
Canada’s Progressive (and Ambitious) Goals for NAFTA
Canada’s proposing new chapters for NAFTA re-negotiation talks that are some of the most socially ambitious yet.
Canada and Iceland: NATO Allies with a Long History Together
As Canada and Iceland partook in NATO military exercises together, their military relationship goes back almost 80 years.
Mathematics meets Politics: Game Theory & Trade Wars
Can mathematics shed light on why countries choose protectionism?
Special Report on Defence Policy Pt 2/5: Examining Cash vs Accrual
In Part 2 of the Special Report on the Defence Policy Touraj Riazi and Ian Pelekis discuss the implications of Cash vs Accrual basis of accounting.
Month 13 and a Reflection on the Economic Impact of Refugees in Canada
As Month 13 looms for many Syrians who are trying their hand at integrating into Canada without financial assistance, it is a pivotal point in the country’s ability to see their presence as a blessing as opposed to a burden.
Special Report on Defence Policy Pt 1/5: Initial Findings
Canada’s recent Defence Policy presents a 20-year vision for the CAF. Is this policy realistic? This report summarizes Touraj Riazi’s and Ian Pelekis’ initial findings, in the first part of this series.