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Canada’s Strategic Drift: From Diplomacy to Dependence
- Analysis
- November 4, 2025
Thirty-one years ago, when I began my academic career, the world witnessed the horrors of the Rwandan genocide and the massacre at Srebrenica—atrocities that echo in today’s headlines. The legal term genocide accurately describes what is happening in Gaza, confirmed by at least five expert reports, even if political leaders hesitate to use it. Yet
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The Weaponization of Cyberspace and a New “Global Mechanism” at the UN
- Analysis
- October 22, 2025
It is easy to be disillusioned over the current state of cyberspace. A promising realm for information exchange has become a treacherous environment, full of threats originating with state and non-state actors alike. It has become increasingly difficult for the average user to safely navigate the Internet, while even for states the volume and sophistication
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Granting International Protection. What Do Canadians Think About Asylum Policy?
- Analysis
- October 10, 2025
Asylum policy in Canada has come under growing political scrutiny in recent years. While the country has long positioned itself as a leader in refugee resettlement—through programs like the well-known Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR)—increased attention has been paid to irregular border crossings and spontaneous asylum applications. These two forms of access to protection—resettlement and
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Strengthening the Representation of Women in Diplomacy: What Progress is Possible?
- Analysis
- October 7, 2025
Women are clearly underrepresented at senior levels in diplomacy. Only 23.4% of the world’s ambassadors in 2024 were women, according to the GenDip project at the University of Gothenburg. While there may be a better gender balance at lower and mid-career levels, women face obstacles that are preventing them from advancing to senior levels or
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