• Arctic Military Preparedness Needs More “Jaw Jaw”

    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. While Canada has joined that trend, the Arctic

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  • The World Needs Less Canada?

    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. Confusing numbers The budget document states that Canada will cut $2.7 billion from international development assistance over

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  • Canada’s Strategic Drift: From Diplomacy to Dependence

    Canada’s Strategic Drift: From Diplomacy to Dependence

    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

    The Weaponization of Cyberspace and a New “Global Mechanism” at the UN

    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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