• Spy Agency Watchdog Strikes a New Pose

    Spy Agency Watchdog Strikes a New Pose

    Published in the Ottawa Citizen, August 23, 2014 The old adage in the spy business, when it came to publicity, was “no news is good news.” That ceased to pass democratic muster in Canada only in the mid-1980s and we have been slowly turning our minds to greater scrutiny of the intelligence game ever since

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  • Is Putin the World’s Most Popular Politician

    Is Putin the World’s Most Popular Politician

    Reviled in the West as a dictator, Russian president Vladimir Putin is enjoying a surge of support at home. According to the latest results published by polling organization Levada (which is generally considered hostile to the Russian government), Putin has the approval of 87% of the Russian population. He is possibly the most popular politician

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  • Behind Canada’s Shifting Rhetoric on Israel

    Behind Canada’s Shifting Rhetoric on Israel

    Published in the Ottawa Citizen, August 5, 2014 The current round of violence between Israel and Hamas has given rise to a renewed wave of criticism of the Canadian government’s close support for Israel. Underlying such criticism is often a longing for a return to an alleged period when Canada’s approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

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  • Afghanistan’s Never-Ending Election Multiplies Causes for Concern

    Afghanistan’s Never-Ending Election Multiplies Causes for Concern

    A relatively orderly and peaceful first-round election in Afghanistan this year saw an almost 60% voter turnout in defiance of Taliban threats, symbolizing Afghans’ determination to unite in the interest of peace and stability. The democratic process appeared to have united the country’s factions. However, a second round of election, made necessary because no candidate

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