In view of a potential renewal, Willow Hillman situates Canada Border Services Agency’s participation in the Border Security: Canada’s Front Line television show in the broader context of balancing national security with individual rights.
Security, Trade and the Economy
The Security, Trade and the Economy program aims to provide Canadians with relevant and accessible analysis on current international economic policies with a focus on Canadian interests and trade security. Additionally, the program examines our country’s commitment to NATO’s mandate of encouraging economic collaboration and eliminating economic conflict.
Growing Up, or Apart? : European Strategic Autonomy
The mutual dependency of nations for the purposes of protection is a normalized standard in international security. Yet, this complementary relationship is not one that is easily achieved and requires a lot to maintain. In recent years, the term ‘strategic autonomy’ has stimulated interest amongst a large European collective, producing both supporters and opponents of Read More…
Canada’s Economic Security: North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and Chapter 19
When the North American Free Trade Agreement was first negotiated in 1994, Chapter 19, a dispute settlement mechanism specializing in anti-dumping and countervailing (ADCVD) cases, was heavily contested by Canada. However, the tables have turned almost two decades later, as Canada has fought to preserve the mechanism in recent trade talks. With the renegotiations complete, Read More…
The Business Behind Security: Germany’s NATO Contribution
The security and policy of a country has often been dependent upon the global community and has required the responsibility of not only themselves but also their allies. However, with shifting transatlantic relations and uncertainty brooding between countries and international organizations like that between the United States and several NATO allies, the cornerstones of what Read More…
Remittances & International Security
In this article, the first in a two-part series, William Lloyd delves into remittances, and why they need to be a topic of discussion in the upcoming Democratic Primary.
Nord Stream 2: Is Western Europe caught in a Russian trap?
In this article, Dakota Bewley investigated the implications of Nord Stream 2. How will Moscow use its dominant market position to exert influence in Europe?
2019 European Parliament Elections: Competing Visions for the Future
Dakota Bewley investigates the rise of populist parties across Europe and its impact on the 2019 Parliamentary elections. What does this mean for the future of the European Union?
Canada and China: The Growing Divide
In this article, Dakota Bewley examines the tensions between China and Canada. Is the current liberal world order in jeopardy?
The Venezuela Crisis: Juan Guido vs. Nicolás Maduro
As the Venezuelan crisis deepens, Dakota Bewley investigates the roots of the problem and Venezuela’s status as a ‘petro-state.’
The Global Implications of China’s Economic Slowdown
In this article Matthew McDonald explores how China’s economy is slowing. What are its global implications?










