In the wake of the first 12 month period to exceed a global average temperature of 1.5 degrees celsius, the world is seeing an increase in natural disasters related to climate change. From February 2023 to January 2024, the global temperature exceeded the average temperature prior to the industrial revolution by 1.52°C. The United Nations Read More…
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Political Accounting: Rethinking NATO’s ‘2 percent’ Rule
Is the ‘2 percent’ rule an effective way to measure a member State’s commitment to NATO? Eric Jackson explores how political manipulation in current defence spending misrepresents a nation’s military readiness and suggests a broader definition for security expenditures.
On Thin Ice: Canadian Arctic Sovereignty and Security in a Circumpolar World
In this article, author Mary Peplinski discusses the shortfalls of Canada’s Arctic policy relating to infrastructure development and national defense. The article also discusses the implications and consequences for northern communities and the Canadian public if a stronger stance towards Canadian Arctic sovereignty is not adopted.
What are the Impacts of Rising Temperatures?
In this infographic, Marian Corera highlights the impacts of unimpeded climate change.
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.
Curbing Coal Production: Is China Pulling Its Weight?
China’s coal burning contributes a significant amount of the total CO2 and greenhouse gases in the air, but its government claims to be working towards reducing its emissions. Marietta Armanyous looks at whether China is actually making efforts to change its impact on climate change from a negative to positive one.
Peace, Conflict, and Climate Change: An Interview with Dr. Odette Tomescu-Hatto
A four-part interview series with international security expert Dr. Odette Tomescu-Hatto, in conversation with Genevieve Zingg on climate change, COP21, and the Paris Agreement.
Peace, Conflict, and Climate Change: An Interview with Dr. Odette Tomescu-Hatto
A four-part interview series with international security expert Dr. Odette Tomescu-Hatto, in conversation with Genevieve Zingg on climate change, COP21, and the Paris Agreement.
Peace, Conflict, and Climate Change: An Interview with Dr. Odette Tomescu-Hatto
A four-part interview series with international security expert Dr. Odette Tomescu-Hatto, in conversation with Genevieve Zingg on climate change, COP21, and the Paris Agreement.
Peace, Conflict, and Climate Change: An Interview with Dr. Odette Tomescu-Hatto
A four-part interview series with international security expert Dr. Odette Tomescu-Hatto, in conversation with Genevieve Zingg on climate change, COP21, and the Paris Agreement.