Upcoming Event - Regional Powers and the Taliban in Afghanistan: Strategic Partnership or Fragile Interactions?

This presentation offers a comprehensive exploration of the intricate relationships between the Taliban and key anti-US regional powers, including Russia, Iran, and China, in the aftermath of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. Despite their historical opposition to US influence in the region and on the global stage, these countries have swiftly moved to establish relations with the Taliban, providing them with support and value in both regional and international arenas.

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New blog - Unpacking the (anti-)politics of Canadian Sustainability Reporting Standards

In the midst of Canada’s contentious political debate over the carbon tax, a major sustainability initiative is quietly taking shape: the development of a new rule requiring firms to report on the sustainability dimensions of their activities. This move aims to empower investors to make more informed decisions in the age of ecological crisis. Here, I contend that this initiative, which frames sustainability as a financial risk and portrays the ecological crisis as a matter of financial invisibility and market failure, warrants a thorough politicization.

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Potentia: Graduate Journal of International Affairs - Call for Papers

We are pleased to announce that Potentia is accepting submissions for our 2024 edition. This year’s journal will follow an open theme, allowing for the exploration of a wide array of topics related to international affairs. You are free to submit your paper on your choice of topic.

The deadline for submissions is on June 1st, 2024, at 11:59PM EDT.

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