Backwards, March! Brexit, CANZUK, and the Legacy of Empire
- analyse
- 17 janvier 2019
Le premier centre du Canada pour l'analyse et le débat sur les affaires internationales.
Sécurité internationale
Time to Move Past the Errors of the War on Terror
- 10 décembre 2018
The aftermath of 9/11 produced many problems in many countries. Canadian police and security agencies made numerous mistakes as followers and participants in an ill-considered American-led War on Terror declared shortly after that tragedy. The evidence in two public inquiries …
EN SAVOIR PLUS
Why Canada Should Care — a lot — about that UN Security Council seat
- 3 décembre 2018
Canada will stand for election to the United Nations Security Council in June 2020. Our competitors are Norway and Ireland. Of the three countries, two will win seats on the council and begin their two-year terms in January 2021.
There …
EN SAVOIR PLUS
In Defence of Liberal Internationalism?
- 15 juillet 2018
Alexandra Gheciu, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, University of Ottawa, and Associate Director of CIPS
At first glance, the recent — unprecedentedly acrimonious — G7 Summit had a silver lining: it seemed to demonstrate that …
EN SAVOIR PLUS
The (Vanishing?) Conspiracy Theory Part 1: Daniel Jean on the PM’s India Trip
- 21 avril 2018
The National Security and Intelligence Adviser to the Prime Minister, Daniel Jean, made a rare appearance before a Parliamentary committee on April 16. Such visits are usually sparked by scandal and controversy, and Jean’s appearance was no different. On the …
EN SAVOIR PLUS
The (Vanishing?) Conspiracy Theory Part 2: Media Reports on the PM’s India Trip
- 21 avril 2018
Here is a sample of what the media reported after Daniel Jean’s background brief:
Globe and Mail, February 22, 2018: “…after initially pointing the finger at Mr. Sarai, the Canadian government later spread the blame to ‘factions in India’ …
EN SAVOIR PLUS
“A parade like the one in France”: A Reflection on Militarism Today
- 8 février 2018
According to The Washington Post, US President Donald Trump has asked the Department of Defense to plan for a military parade later this year. The date is yet to be set, but it is likely to be either July …
EN SAVOIR PLUS
Afghanistan’s Outlook for 2018 and Beyond
- 29 janvier 2018
The New Year ushers in predictions of what to expect in the coming year, but no predictions are necessary for Afghanistan this past week — the news says it all: three major attacks adding up to hundreds of casualties. Since …
EN SAVOIR PLUS
“Returned Extremist Travellers”: The Small Numbers Problem for Canada, Part 1
- 18 janvier 2018
On 21 December, the Public Safety department released the government’s “Terrorist Threat to Canada” report for 2017 to no fanfare and little media attention. If you want something to get no attention, send it out just before the Christmas holidays. …
EN SAVOIR PLUS
“Returned Extremist Travellers”: The Small Numbers Problem for Canada, Part 2
- 18 janvier 2018
The key to a successful response to RETs is knowing who they are and when they will reach your shores. Impossible though this seems, real opportunities for identifying the IS fighter cadre …
EN SAVOIR PLUS
Trump’s Security Strategy is more about his Personal Grievances
- 20 décembre 2017
US President Donald Trump released his administration’s national security strategy, presented in a speech to a subdued military audience on the afternoon of December 18th. The strategy document was previewed by Trump’s national security adviser, General H.R. McMaster, …
EN SAVOIR PLUS
Mapping Out a North Korean Peace Process
- 11 décembre 2017
By John Gruetzner
There are ultimately four critical components to a peace process:
The first component is to submit and then finalize a draft of a document acceptable to the original signatories that converts the armistice agreement signed on 27 …
EN SAVOIR PLUS
Canada Doubling Down on Diplomacy on the Korean Peninsula
- 11 décembre 2017
By John Gruetzner
Canada has announced that it is co-hosting a 16-nation summit with the United States early next year to explore options to engage North Korea. Prime Minister Trudeau is also likely to meet this month with US Secretary …
EN SAVOIR PLUS
Popular This Week
The Ethics of Buying Clothes Produced in Sweatshops
analyse février 26, 2018
Backwards, March! Brexit, CANZUK, and the Legacy of Empire
analyse janvier 17, 2019
Canada Among Donors: What Do the Latest Foreign Aid Statistics Tell Us?
analyse avril 17, 2018
Canada’s Feminist International Assistance: Can Bad Policy be Well Implemented? (Part 1)
analyse septembre 13, 2018
China and UN Peacekeeping
analyse janvier 14, 2019
Latest Posts
-
-
Backwards, March! Brexit, CANZUK, and the Legacy of Empire
- 17 janvier 2019
-
China and UN Peacekeeping
- analyse
- 14 janvier 2019
-
China and UN Peacekeeping
- 14 janvier 2019
-
Canada Can’t Put Human Rights on the Back Burner in 2019
- analyse
- 19 décembre 2018