Russia’s Arctic policy is driven by energy and military considerations, but can it be sustained for long? Léo-Paul Jacob explores.
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The Internet of Things Will Be Marvelous and Frightening
The Internet of Things combined with Big Data presents a new paradigm that offers unprecedented potential for improving life, but also poses serious challenges for security, privacy, justice, and democracy.
Part 2: A Case for a Realist Foreign Policy
In the final part of a two-part series, research analyst Mark Jarrat and program editor Alexis Amini discuss the shape a realist Canadian foreign policy would take.
The Trump Administration’s Complicated Volte-Face on Julian Assange
Nick Raffey discusses the reasons behind the Trump administration’s recent attempt to prosecute Assange and the legal hurddles involved.
Harrowing Stories from the Streets of Venezuela
I recently was put in contact with a few journalists from Venezuela to explain what life is like there during these volatile times. This is what they had to say.
Sanctuary Cities Under Trump’s America: Where Are They Headed?
President Donald Trump’s executive order on sanctuary cities and illegal immigration, although not binding by law yet, has prompted mixed legal reaction among states and cities. Some echo his sentiments to crack down on undocumented immigrants, while others stand their ground and fight on.
Afrexit: Withdrawal from the International Criminal Court
Demyan Plakhov investigates the ramifications of African nations wanting to withdraw from the ICC.
A Propaganda Machine for the Internet Age, Part IV: The Online Army
In Part Four of a four-part series, Alexander Sawicki details the rise of a new type of propaganda machine; one tailored to fit a modern, inter-connected, and technologically dependent society.
Why is Venezuela in Crisis?
As protests continue and death tolls climb in Venezuela, Farah Bogani outlines what you need to know about the crisis.
Presidential Candidates Vie to Lead France’s Troubled Economy
Bedevilled by debt and facing high unemployment, weak growth, and high deficits, the second-largest economy in the Eurozone was struggling to overcome the effects of the financial crisis. That struggle continues even as voters prepare to choose Hollande’s successor.