The Politics of Internet Shutdowns in Africa0

• Analysis
• November 13, 2023

Internet shutdowns are now commonplace in some African states, particularly those under authoritarian rule or impacted by instability and insecurity. Explanations for these – usually state-imposed – disruptions generally focus on a government’s repressive intent, and desire to restrict or …

Inevitable or Inadmissible? Threatening Nuclear Weapons Use0

• Analysis
• November 10, 2023

Of the world’s nine states with nuclear weapons, two – Russia and Israel – are now fighting high intensity wars. Another three of the nuclear nine – the United States, the United Kingdom, and France – are deeply invested in …

The Security Challenges of Emerging Technologies: Commons-Based Options for Canada0

• Analysis
• November 8, 2023

Some new technology will be unstoppable. We are not going to be able to stop unmanned drone technology. At best we can try to regulate its usage, which in times of war can be like whistling in the wind.

In …

The Arms Race in Outer Space – Prevention or Proliferation?0

• Analysis
• November 7, 2023

Diplomatic efforts towards the goal of preventing an arms race in space are floundering as leading space powers opt for confrontation over cooperation.

The importance of outer space in terms of the continued operations in that environment free from threats …

A Third Front for Israel? Reflections on the Situation in the West Bank0

• Analysis
• November 3, 2023

The aftermath of Hamas’ despicable October 7 attack against Israeli civilians threatens to spiral in ways which will widen the conflict and create many more casualties.  Aside from Gaza, attention is focused on Israel’s border with Lebanon and the threat …

Domestic Political Realities Will Temper Minister Joly’s Global Aspirations0

• Analysis
• November 2, 2023

On Monday, October 30 and Wednesday, November 1, Foreign Affairs Minister, Mélanie Joly, gave essentially the same speech at the Economic Club of Canada in Toronto and the Conseil des relations internationales de Montréal (CORIM) in Montreal. The speech was …

The UN’s Problematic Commission on Israel-Palestine – An Event Report0

• Analysis
• November 1, 2023

On October 30, CIPS hosted an event featuring members of a controversial United Nations commission. The event was co-sponsored by the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (which I direct), the Human Rights Research and Education Centre and the …

Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Nagorno-Karabagh: The Next Step0

• Analysis
• October 31, 2023

What Next? Thoughts on the Conflict Between Israel and Palestine0

• Analysis
• October 17, 2023

Awful as the past week has been, the horror is far from over. A major Israeli incursion into Gaza is likely. Hamas will respond with even more strikes into Israel and by brutally killing its hostages. Having meticulously planned and …

The Raouf Farrah Case: Why Canada Should Defend Academic Freedom0

• Analysis
• October 12, 2023

Never has our world been more in need of research. Whether dealing with the climate emergency or with organized crime, major global challenges are complex and divisive. The only way to break out of the echo chambers that polarize debates …