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China’s Coronavirus Victory?
- Analysis
- March 18, 2020
President Xi Jinping’s surprise visit to Wuhan—the epicentre of the global COVID-19 pandemic—on March 10 is a clear sign China’s party-state now believes it has the new coronavirus under control. Moreover, it is a signal China’s leaders believe their political model is succeeding where other systems are failing. Xi and the Chinese Communist Party he leads had
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Can the Bank of Canada Come to the Rescue Again?
- Analysis
- March 17, 2020
Like central banks around the world, the Bank of Canada has cut its target interest rate in order to tackle the economic effects of the novel coronavirus. Does that mean that central bankers are once again our knights in shining armor coming to save the day in an economic crunch? Or is this finally the
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Teaching the Field of International Relations in Canada: A Focus on Journals
- Analysis
- March 11, 2020
The comprehensive examination is a rite of passage for those seeking PhDs in North America, laying out an intimidating list of the most important works in one’s field of study. The comprehensive examination process is a formative experience in multiple senses of the word—the deep dive into existing literature offers a broad enough knowledge base
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Best: The Bank of Canada can’t keep rescuing us in times of crisis
- External
- March 11, 2020
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