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After Abdication 0
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- July 9, 2017
By Peter Marcus Kristensen

University of Copenhagen

American observers of international affairs are currently enmeshed in a debate on the uncertain future of the “US-led liberal international order.” This is, of course, spurred by the election of President Trump and …
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NATO: A Liberal Alliance in an Increasingly Illiberal World?0
- Analysis
- July 9, 2017
By Alexandra Gheciu

Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, University of Ottawa

In recent weeks, we have witnessed a number of developments designed to signal NATO’s persistent — arguably reinvigorated — role as the key security institution of the …
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Liberal Interventionism: The Crisis Within 0
- Analysis
- July 9, 2017
By Katja Lindskov Jacobsen

Center for Military Studies, University of Copenhagen

Liberal interventionism today not only responds to crises in countries experiencing violent conflicts, distress, and disaster. It also responds to a crisis within. This crisis is not simply about …
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Trump’s Genius 0
- Analysis
- July 9, 2017
For much of the public and the political classes, Donald Trump remains a mystery. The Twitter tirades and legislative fiascos, the constant media feuding, the insults and outrage all seem to reveal a president who is not simply politically inexperienced, …
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In Africa, “America First” Means “Development Last”0
- Analysis
- July 9, 2017
By Rita Abrahamsen

Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, University of Ottawa

“How much confidence do you have in US President Donald Trump to do the right thing regarding world affairs?” When asked this question in a recent Pew …
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Beyond the Macron–Trudeau Bromance, Part 2: Two Leaders Bound to Co-operate 0
- Analysis
- June 27, 2017
President Macron may or may not be Europe’s saviour — to answer the question put by the Economist on its June 17^th cover — but he has clearly become a European leader on par with Angela Merkel. He has …
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Beyond the Macron–Trudeau Bromance, Part 1: The French Elections 0
- Analysis
- June 27, 2017
“Alea jacta est” — the dice have rolled… France’s National Assembly will look totally different from the previous one. While the final results have only confirmed the amazing revolution, several questions remain as to the future of French politics and …
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Is Canada Ready to Deliver a Feminist Development Co-operation Policy?0
- Analysis
- June 22, 2017
A policy rethink on Canada’s Agenda 2030 commitments finally emerged as a feminist development manifesto from Canada’s Development Minister, Marie-Claude Bibeau. This feminist framework for Canadian aid is bold in its ambitions — some might call it revolutionary — but …
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Liberals’ Bold Bill C-59 Would Redraw the National Security Landscape 0
- Analysis
- June 21, 2017
The Liberal government has finally introduced long-awaited reforms to national security legislation, fulfilling a promise to roll back the Harper government’s anti-terrorism measures and put its own stamp on security policy. These reforms are part of a last-minute surge of …
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What to Watch for this Summer 0
- Analysis
- June 14, 2017
We asked our CIPS experts to give us a heads-up on what to watch for this summer. No one can predict the next coup or terrorist attack, of course, but we can be certain of some things. Donald Trump will …
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Defence Review: A Realistic Plan That’s Bound to Disappoint 0
- Analysis
- June 14, 2017
The Liberal government finally released on June 7, after 18 months of anticipation, its new defence policy. As with any other official policy document, and especially defence policies, it is important to remember that its value is limited. A comparison …
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Theresa May’s Use of “Critical” Threat Level is a Double-Edged Sword 0
- Analysis
- June 14, 2017
In the wake of the vicious suicide bombing in Manchester, the British government under Prime Minister Theresa May has temporarily suspended an election campaign and done two extraordinary things. It has raised the terrorism threat level to “critical” — something …
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