Juliette Bronchtein discusses the recent and impending leadership changes in Canada and the U.S. and the implications they hold for the future of NATO and U.S.- Canada defense cooperation.
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Climate Mitigation vs. Geoengineering: What should the future look like?
Given that international cooperation in climate policy is hard to achieve amongst countries due to problems of free riding, Lira Loloci discusses the effects of funding geoengineering approaches to climate change alongside mitigation efforts.
The F-35 and Canadian Defence Procurement: Part IV
The F-35 has had a turbulent time in Canadian defence procurement. Aleksi Korpela discusses the debate in Canada over CF-18 replacement from 2010 to 2016 and the vitality of the F-35 option.
Who’s Watching? The Current State of Intelligence Oversight in Canada (Part 1)
In the first of a two-part series, Grace Lee reviews the major criticisms of Canadian security intelligence oversight leading up to the 2015 federal election.
Is ISIS Committing Genocide?
Roderick Ramsden explores the legal and political implications of Canada’s ‘non-recognition’ of ISIS atrocities as ‘genocide’.
Does NATO Need a Threat to be Viable?
What has enabled NATO to maintain its position in the international security arena? Lira Loloci discusses how NATO’s role evolved and adapted to respond to the new challenges of the 21st century.
Combating ISIL: Canada’s Role
Andi Asimetaj examines Canada’s role in combating ISIL.
The Transformation of the American Right: Trump, Goldwater, and the Indiana Primary
The Indiana Primary ended last week with Trump becoming the presumptive Republican nominee, marking a fundamental change in course for the GOP and American Right. How do we interpret this change? The answer lies in Barry Goldwater’s 1964 presidential campaign and the “conservative capture” of the Republican Party.
Canada’s NATO Podcasts: Interview with Tim Judah
Listen as Tim Judah from The Economist discusses his experience reporting from Ukraine.
Israel to Upgrade Ties with NATO
Sophie Barnett discusses Israel’s recent acceptance to establish a Permanent Office at NATO Headquarters, and the implications of a continued upgrade in NATO-Israel relations.