Trump’s Win, Harris’ Loss, Could Offer Clues About How to Galvanize Support for Climate Action0

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• December 2, 2024

He was a felon with multiple criminal convictions, and they voted for him anyway. He prompted an angry mob to attack the Capitol and was described by his former Chief of Staff as having “fascist tendencies”, but …

Dueling Diplomacy on Outer Space Security0

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• November 29, 2024

At first glance outer space security appears to command universal support at the UN General Assembly. Each year since 1981 the General Assembly adopts a resolution with near universal support on the “Prevention of an Arms Race in Outer Space” …

The Euro-Atlantic Community and the European Radical Right0

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• November 22, 2024

“Putin’s Russia will remain one of the most serious security threats. Not only for Europe, but also for the world order. Its goal remains the permanent destruction of the European security architecture.” These words came from Polish Foreign Minister Radek …

Does Article 5 Still Work for Poland? NATO’s Response to Hybrid Threats0

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• November 13, 2024

Poland was one of the countries warning the Western world about growing Russian imperialism. They supported the Orange Revolution in Ukraine in 2004, Georgia in 2008 during Russia’s attack, and later Ukraine again in 2014 during the annexation of Crimea …

Cameroon Celebrates National Dialogue Anniversary, But Critics Say Outcomes Remain Unmet0

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• November 11, 2024

Five years ago, Cameroon organized a major national dialogue to resolve the country’s Anglophone crisis – an armed conflict that killed hundreds, displaced thousands, involved sexual violence against women, and forced many children to leave school. The …

The UN and the Puzzle of Forging International Consensus on Afghanistan0

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• November 4, 2024

The United Nations efforts to mobilize regional and global support for a concerted international approach to the crisis in Afghanistan face significant challenges. A constellation of factors situated at the domestic, regional and global levels of analysis severely shrink the …

Israeli Strikes on Iran0

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• November 1, 2024

Israel’s recent attack on Iran was a militarily impressive feat.  While much about the mission will remain secret for many years, some information is trickling out which permits an evaluation of what was accomplished, how it was done and, most …

Heroes or Villains: How Significant are Central Banks to the Inflationary Cycle?0

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• October 24, 2024

As inflation finally drops below 2 per cent all eyes are on the Bank of Canada’s next interest rate decision on Wednesday, with markets predicting a half-percentage drop. Meanwhile, the U.S. Federal Reserve finally started bringing rates down in September …

Reflections on a Century of Israel’s “Iron Wall”0

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• October 23, 2024

“Blended Finance is not for NGOs”: Canadian Development Cooperation Organizations and the Beyond Aid Agenda0

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• October 21, 2024

Time is running out for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Donor governments, including Canada, have increasingly turned to blended finance—using public money to leverage private sector investments—to fill the financing gap and meet the SDGs.

While blended …

Canada Needs a Paradigm Shift in Supporting Democracy Abroad: Leveraging Activists-in-Exile0

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• October 14, 2024

Canada has long championed human rights and democratic governance as core components of its foreign policy. Programs like the Voices at Risk guidelines reflect this commitment by supporting Human Rights Defenders (HRDs)—individuals recognised by the United Nations for their advocacy, …

Cynicism, (Performative) Honesty on Defence in Central & Eastern Europe & NATO0

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• September 12, 2024

NATO commits partners to act in case of an attack of against any single partner. Each alliance partner will take the actions it deems necessary to assist the Ally attacked. Reality is more nuanced than politicians, pundits, and critics admit. …