South China Sea

The Quad and the Blue Dot Network: Opportunities for Expansion and Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific

In this article, Research Analyst Emilio Angeles surveys opportunities for developing the Quad’s Blue Dot Network in the Indo-Pacific.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Michelle Verbeek

Notable Revisions at the 2018 ASEAN Summit: South China Sea Non-Consensus

The publication of the Chairman’s Statement at the 32nd ASEAN Summit notably deleted points on the South China Sea from its initial draft. With ASEAN being the region’s best chance to hedge against China’s military dominance, this raises key questions about the future possibility of conflict in the region.

Ananda Narasimhan Canadian Armed Forces Expanding Community Maritime Nation

Should Canada and NATO allies build stronger ties with strategic partners in South Asia? Part I

NATO and India have the potential to establish a mutual beneficial military-diplomatic relationship creating security within Asia. A two part article explores the possibilities of an Indo-NATO partnership.

Africa Asia-Pacific China Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Karl Ngo The United States of America

NATO’s Future in Sub-Saharan African and the South China Sea

Karl Ngo investigates what a shift in NATO’s direction would mean to its current military support in Sub-Saharan Africa and its possible involvement in the South China Sea territorial dispute.

Megan Robinson Security, Trade and the Economy

Canada’s Mining Market may get a Boost due to Closures of Nickel Mines in the Philippines

The slump in Canada’s mining market may finally be coming to an end.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Jacqueline Hicks

Diplomacy and the South China Sea

In light of recent events concerning the South China Sea, Jacqueline Hicks examines the current state of the conflict and the role of diplomacy in placating it.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Ryan Atkinson

The implications of a Trump presidency for the South China Sea dispute

Ryan Atkinson argues that US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s comments on blocking China’s access to its artificial islands in the South China Sea are more nuanced than previously thought.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Mark Jarratt

Europe, You’re on Your Own!

Will Trump’s words and Putin’s actions cause Europe to harden defences?

John Pollock Society, Culture, and Security

After the Hague Tribunal’s Ruling on the South China Sea, Beijing isn’t Backing Down

Is China adhering to international law? John Pollock discusses Beijing’s recent activity in the South China Sea and the response from the international community.

Claudia Nieroda Cyber Security and Emerging Threats

South China Sea: A Lawless Yet Lucrative Business

Claudia Nieroda explores the lucrative resources that are causing rising tensions in the South China Sea.