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Blog - The World Needs Less Canada?
Does the world need less Canada? One might think so, reading last week’s federal budget. The cuts to foreign aid and how they are justified suggest that Canada is no longer interested in providing a leadership role in international development.

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Reimagining China Studies: Taiwan as a Platform for Engaging with the Sinosphere
Taiwan can serve as a valuable platform for those pursuing China Studies and Asian Studies, as well international relations and global affairs more broadly. Tapping into Taiwan’s expertise can provide insights on the Sinosphere, cross-Strait relations, and regional issues in Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific.

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CIPS Research Initiatives: Call for Applications
CIPS is pleased to announce the launch of the 2025/2026 ‘CIPS Research Initiative (CRI)’ competition. Independent from the CIPS Research Networks, the CRIs are intended to spur new collaborations and outputs. We encourage innovative, cutting-edge proposals on contemporary challenges in international affairs, designed to contribute to on-going scholarly and/or policy debates. One proposal will be funded up to a maximum of $10,000. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, workshops at CIPS and research assistance. Awarded funds can be used over a period of two to three years.

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Blog - Arctic Military Preparedness Needs More “Jaw Jaw”
All eight Arctic states are currently expanding their military facilities, patrols, and combat training in the region. As of October 10, the Washington-based Arctic Military Activity Tracker listed 35 significant exercises and training events across the region in 2025 – triple the pace of operations in 2022.

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Arctic Military Preparedness Needs More “Jaw Jaw”0
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- November 11, 2025
All eight Arctic states are currently expanding their military facilities, patrols, and combat training in the region. As of October 10, the Washington-based Arctic Military Activity Tracker listed 35 significant exercises and training events across the region in 2025 – triple the pace of operations in 2022. While Canada has joined that trend, the Arctic

By Ernie Regehr
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