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Canada’s Military: A Solution in Search of a Problem
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- May 29, 2012
If we found a cure for cancer, would we then ask our scientists to invent a new disease so that oncologists had something to do? Something rather similar is being proposed for the Canadian Forces. A consensus has formed that there is no foreseeable direct military threat to our security – but many are arguing
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Stronger Diplomatic Action?
- Analysis
- May 29, 2012
In the aftermath of the terrible murder of over 100 people in Houla, Syria, including dozens of children, Canada’s foreign minister John Baird joined a chorus of international protests against the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad. But Baird’s comments yesterday were puzzling: This weekend’s shocking attack merits the Security Council’s condemnation and much more. We call on
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Talking Sense With Tehran
- Analysis
- May 27, 2012
Published in the Globe and Mail, May 25, 2012. Negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program have wrapped up in Baghdad. There was no agreement, but one wasn’t expected and both sides agreed that talks will continue. The broad outlines of a deal are fairly well known and include: Iran coming completely clean about its nuclear activities;
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Another Great Season at CIPS
- Analysis
- May 24, 2012
After several years of strategic hiring, the University of Ottawa now houses a very strong group of international affairs experts across its many departments and schools. Institutional reputations take time to build, but the university is already gaining global recognition as a centre for cutting-edge research, scholar-practitioner interaction, and public debate of international issues. CIPS’ mandate is to
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