Kathryn Verdoni sheds light on Canada’s controversial arms sale to Saudi Arabia with a detailed analysis of the benefits and drawbacks.
Tag: Stephane Dion
What is the Future of Canadian Democracy Promotion Abroad?
What is the future of Canadian Democracy Promotion? In her article Charlotte Le Vay explores how democracy promotion has changed between governments in the last three decades.
Part II: Canada & The Arms Trade Treaty
In Part I of this two part series, Program Editors Kelsie Chasse and Ashley McIntyre discussed the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) and Canada’s past reluctance to sign. In this section, Libya, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia are examined as case studies, and the possible application of the ATT in past and future arms deals is discussed.
Oil Exploration Begins in the Sea of Okhotsk as Russia and Norway Continue to Co-operate
Norwegian-Russian co-operation is affecting Canada’s policy decisions on the Arctic and Russian aggression in the far north.
What Stéphane Dion’s “Responsible” Foreign Policy Really Means
Stéphane Dion is promising to take Canadian foreign policy in a new direction – one that’s both “moral” and “responsible.” Matt Korda argues, however, it’s all but apathetic toward human rights.
Justin Trudeau in Japan: Part I
Demyan Plakhov analyzes Justin Trudeau’s visit in Japan.
Should Canada Sell Weapons to Saudi Arabia?
The NATO Association’s program editors and research analysts debate whether Canada should continue selling military equipment to Saudi Arabia.
Canada- A New Honest Broker
Matthew Rae discusses the role of the ‘Honest Broker’ in International Relations, and the Canadian government’s approach to returning to ‘Pearsonian’ foreign affairs.