Piotr Zulauf explains that there is a limit to what can be achieved using diplomacy. He advocates for a positive-sum approach to diplomacy that rewards good actions instead of punishing bad ones.
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Sierra Leone Enforces Nation Wide ‘Lock Down’
In a drastic measure to control the rampant spread of the Ebola Virus, Sierra Leone’s government devised a plan, to temporarily quarantine its residents in their homes.
The West Has Woken Up to the Threat of the Islamic State
Stuart Munnich examines the US-led coalition response to the emerging threat from the Islamic State and its implications.
Playing Catch-Up: Canada’s Engagement with China
Christine Martel-Fleming examines how Canada can improve on its comprehensive strategy to better engage with China.
The Heart of the Issue: How Non-Communicable Diseases are a Barrier to Development
In this analysis, Adena Eliasoph explores the heavy burden that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) impose on developing nations, and the extent to which these health issues impinge on the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
ISAF Mission in Afghanistan: Lessons Learned
A discussion on the ISAF mission in Afghanistan, and the valuable Counterinsurgency lessons learned in over a decade of fighting.
The Islamic State: A Decade in the Making
Samir Mourani examines key events over the last decade that facilitated the rise of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.
NCC’s Alexander Corbeil on the Business News Network
The NATO Council of Canada’s Senior Middle East Research Analyst, Alexander Corbeil, will appear on the Business News Network tomorrow, September 11, at 7:40 am ET. He will comment on Obama’s national address concerning ISIS and the situation in Iraq and Syria, which is scheduled for tonight at 9:00 pm ET. Additionally, Corbeil will be Read More…
A Canadian Gun Culture?
The recent fatal shooting of an innocent young woman in Toronto’s downtown entertainment district reminded Canadians of the impact the current national gun policy is having on cultural values and societal welfare.
Prime Minister Harper’s Press conference at the NATO Wales Summit.
A transcript from Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s press conference at the NATO Council.