Timothy Donais and Sarah MurrayEven as the protection of civilians (PoC) and the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agendas have become part of the UN, the organization still struggles to shed a reputation for being unable to protect women in conflict zones; not only from armed factions but from its own personnel.
Gender and Protection in UN Peacekeeping: Towards Inclusive Protection Practice Read More »
Hind Al-Abadleh
Scientific evidence is now mounting on the short-term improvements this ‘natural experiment’ of pandemic lockdowns has had on levels of carbon dioxide and pollutants typically used as air quality indicators.
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Michael D. Sampson
The EU should refrain from proceeding fully with the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI) until more questions are answered and ambiguities are resolved.
The Downstream Implications of the EU-China Investment Agreement: Lessons from Trade Read More »
Andreas Østhagen
The notion of geopolitical conflict in the Arctic continues to make media headlines. Today, this focus has shifted to concerns about the strategic positioning of, and increased tension between, NATO countries and Russia, with a dash of Chinese interests on top.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Three Levels of Arctic Geopolitics Read More »
Benjamin Martill
Even though a harder Brexit is being undertaken in the name of improved relations with the Commonwealth and Anglosphere, the risks of Brexit for Ottawa far outweigh the potential advantages.
Shadows of Empire: Hard Brexit, Commonwealth Revival, and UK-Canada Relations Read More »
Simon Dalby
The difficulties many states are having in dealing with both the COVID-19 pandemic and the climate emergency suggests that contemporary security institutions have not been adequately prepared to deal with the novel circumstances of the twenty first century.
National Security in a Rapidly Changing World Read More »
Laura Krizan and Neil Arya
As nations around the world seek to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become apparent that the toolbox of modalities employed is greatly dependent on the political leadership in question.
William White
How will the global economy recover from the Covid-19 shock? Most observers wish for a rapid and sustained recovery and expansion. However, this wish is unlikely to be granted.
Alexandra Giorgis-Audrain and Neil Arya
Canada needs a long-term solution to homelessness.
John P. Hirdes, Anja Declercq, Harriet Finne-Soveri, Brant E. Fries, Leon Geffen, George Heckman, Terry Lum, Brigette Meehan, Nigel Millar and John N. Morris
Five major changes to long-term care can protect the elderly from the ravages of infectious disease and provide a greater quality of care and quality of life.