In the second of a two-part series, Grace Lee reviews changes made to Canadian security intelligence oversight since the 2015 federal election.
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Trade Arbitration: Foreign Corporations vs. Pressing Governmental Objectives (Pt. 2)
In 2015, faced with opposition to ISDS in many European countries, the European Parliament decided there must be a new arbitration system for the pending Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).
The Dollars and Sense of ‘Canada Is Back’
Rejeanne Lacroix examines how NATO is perceived in the international community and how greater payments and commitments must be made toward the Alliance. Lacroix specifically examins the 2% GDP spending and its implications.
A Tale of Two Seas: Chinese Naval Disputes and What It Means for Canada
Julia Peng explores how the China South Sea dispute will affect the geopolitics of the Arctic, especially concerning Canada.
Fine Balance: Weighing Canadian Interests in Procurement, Economics, and Integrity
The Integrity Regime ensures that Canadian defence procurement remains open, transparent, and viable. Yet what is there to ensure that Canada’s defence industry remains profitable?
Trade Arbitration: Foreign Corporations vs. Pressing Governmental Objectives (Pt. 1)
Adam Feldman looks into how trade arbitration provisions currently favour corporations and how the process can be reformed.
Will Operation Impact be Enough to Degrade ISIS? Canada’s Mission Behind Friendly Lines
Winning the conflict against ISIS will entail reaching a solidified victory, focusing on changing geopolitics, and observing lessons from the War on Terror in Afghanistan. Jayson Derow analyzes Canada’s strategy of utilizing military advisors within the Iraqi Security Forces to degrade ISIS.
Visas To Go To Europe? — How The EU Might Be Credible And Flexible
Kat Tam discusses the possible suspension of the visa-waiver program and what it means for Canada.
Will Canada Follow the EU’s Approach to Refugees?
Kat Tam discusses the migrant crisis affecting the EU and Canada’s approach to dealing with the issue.
The Pentagon will use new exotic weapons to deter Russia and China
Adlan Taramov analyzes NATO’s shift to the futuristic ‘third offset’ strategy designed to deter Russia and China.