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Why Canada Should Take a Stronger Stance Against Ethiopian Drone Warfare 0
- Analysis
- June 18, 2024
In Ethiopia, the impact of drone warfare is the most catastrophic in Africa. Since Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed came to power in March 2018, he has presided over one civil war after another. Imported drones are part of his strategy, …
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William Lai’s Inaugural Address: Performing Taiwan’s Sovereignty 0
- Analysis
- June 6, 2024
On May 20, 2024, President Lai Ching-te (William Lai in English) of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) was inaugurated in Taipei as the 16^th-term President of the Republic of China (ROC). The inauguration ceremony, which I attended, exemplified …
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How Far to the Right Will EU Voters Go?0
- Analysis, Repost
- June 6, 2024
Starting on June 6, Europeans will cast their votes for their representatives in the European Parliament, the European Union’s only democratically elected institution. The radical right is expected to perform better than ever before, renewing concerns about the retreat of …
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How Not to Counter the Radical Right 0
- Analysis, Repost
- May 1, 2024
National Conservatism conferences, one of the main meeting grounds for the global radical right, rarely attract much attention. If not for the decision of a local mayor, the same neglect would have befallen this year’s event in Brussels.

But …
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The French Senate Vote on CETA: No Need to Panic!0
- Analysis, Repost
- April 29, 2024
On March 21, the French Senate voted against ratification of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the European Union (EU). The big question raised by this vote is: what does this mean for the future of …
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Unpacking the (Anti-)Politics of Canadian Sustainability Reporting Standards 0
- Analysis
- April 17, 2024
In the midst of Canada’s contentious political debate over the carbon tax, a major sustainability initiative is quietly taking shape: the development of a new rule requiring firms to report on the sustainability dimensions of their activities. This move aims …
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The End of Canada’s Exorbitant Privilege: Mapping Where We Go From Here 0
- Analysis
- March 26, 2024
Canadians are uncertain, angry, and frustrated as they face declining living standards, fraying social cohesion, and an evermore interconnected world that brings serious threats home rather than leaving them far away. Our complacency has run its course. A new national …
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Four Lessons from the Career of Peter Hancock 0
- Analysis
- March 25, 2024
On March 15, a small group of family, foreign service retirees, and friends from the Niagara region assembled in Niagara-on-the-Lake to celebrate the life of Peter J. A. Hancock, who died on Dec. 18, 2023, at the age of 85.…
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Has Canada Gone Too Far in Blocking Mining Investments from Chinese Companies?0
- Analysis, Repost
- March 11, 2024
SRG Mining announced this week that it was putting an end to Carbon One New Energy Group’s proposed $16.9-million investment in the Canadian miner. Although the company did not officially say so, the belief is that a national security review …
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La descente dans l’enfer ou une sortie de la crise en Haïti : quel rôle pour le Canada?0
- Analysis
- March 11, 2024
Par Stephen Baranyi et Youdeline Chérizard

Depuis le début de mars, la crise sécuritaire et humanitaire en Haïti s’est dramatiquement aggravée. Des gangs fédérés sous le parapluie du G9, dirigés par Jimmy Chérizier, ont libéré environs 4500 prisonniers de deux …
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Climate Change and Canadian Security: A Growing Imperative 0
- Analysis
- March 4, 2024
In recent years, climate change has emerged as a central factor in Canadian security discourse. Traditionally, security discussions in Canada have focused on military threats, border security, and international relations. However, the escalating impacts of climate change are forcing policymakers …
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A Southeast Asian Giant at the Crossroads 0
- Analysis
- March 1, 2024
Indonesia today stands at a crossroads as the Southeast Asian giant prepares for newly elected Prabowo Subianto to succeed Jokowi, the popular two term President. This October, Jokowi will hand over power to his preferred and, for many, surprising successor. …
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