Canada and Cuba in the context of expanding global authoritarianism
Cuba today is experiencing a unique historical moment. For the first time in more than six decades, a new generation of young people have started to demand their rights in […]
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On the frontline of European democracy: A conversation with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
Not since the end of the Cold War has democracy in Europe been so imperilled by authoritarians. Following its corrupt and fraud-mired 2020 election, Belarus has slid further into repression. […]
Bolstering the Role of ASEAN in the Indo-Pacific: Implications for Canada
The development of the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP) underscores for the first time some of the organization’s shared values and norms in the context of the Indo-Pacific. […]
Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy: What next?
Canada released its long-awaited Indo-Pacific Strategy in late November attempting to craft out a long term vision for the region. The document referred to China as a "disruptive" actor in the region and internationally. It also indicated a need for Canada to work more closely with like-minded partners in the region. While recognition of the […]
Race to resources? Canada’s new critical minerals strategy and its implications
In December, Canada recently released its long-awaited critical minerals strategy. How will this new approach affect Canada’s ability to leverage these important natural resources – and how interested are our […]
Defending democracies from disinformation: A new imperative for Canada-Japan strategic cooperation
Canada has begun placing greater emphasis on security in the Indo-Pacific, including greater recognition of the threat posed by China. Chinese influence operations and possible disinformation campaigns are increasingly viewed […]
New tools or new competitors? The future of competition law in Canada
The rise of the digital economy has opened up an important debate: Does Canadian competition policy need a fundamental overhaul or simply updating at the margins? Are new regulatory tools […]
Holding the Kremlin to account: A special international tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine
On January 19th, the European Parliament voted overwhelmingly in support of creating an international tribunal to hold the Russian government to account for its invasion of Ukraine and the government […]
Finding a good fit: Indigenous peoples and small modular reactors
In recent years, novel reactor technologies, commonly referred to as small modular reactors (SMRs), have emerged that can supply power to electrical grids or to remote, off-grid areas. Although they […]
A third way for drug addiction policy in Canada
As the opioid crisis continues to ravage much of North America, policy-makers continue to debate the best way not just to save lives, but to get lives back on track. […]
The origin of COVID-19: The debate opens up
Where did COVID-19 come from? For a long time after the outbreak of the global pandemic, even posing this question was considered controversial. But several voices have long challenged […]
Carbon tech, carbon capture: Turning the CO2 threat into an opportunity
Carbon emissions are causing climate changes. Figuring out ways to produce oil, gas, hydrogen, steel, petrochemicals, fertilizer and other products without releasing CO2 into the atmosphere is one of the […]
