Policy Briefs
For a country that has not undertaken a comprehensive foreign policy review in nearly two decades, Canada has been fortunate to have two visions for its international engagement articulated this…
Policy Reports
All indicates that the Trudeau government will soon publish its strategy for the Indo-Pacific. Very little has been leaked from the document that Global Affairs Canada has been working on…
Hot Takes
After thirty years of quite peaceful coexistence between the economic and geopolitical spheres (1990-2020), the former is being overtaken by the latter as competition between Great powers returns. This is…
Policy Reports
On November 9, Armenia and Azerbaijan signed an end-of-hostilities agreement, under the aegis of Russia. This ceasefire, which enshrines a military victory for Azerbaijan, will have many repercussions on regional…
Policy Reports
After the multiplication of military setbacks Russia suffered in the face of the Ukrainian armed forces’ counter-offensive, it is fashionable to say that Moscow is cornered militarily and diplomatically. While…
Policy Briefs
Western opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has undeniably had consequences for interstate diplomatic, military and economic dynamics. Among them is the development of various discussions among allies regarding the…
Policy Reports
Is war over Taiwan coming? If yes, how would it take place? These questions are among the most salient debates in the security studies community. While it is impossible to…
Hot Takes
The prophecy for the end of history and the inevitable triumph of the democratic model is now facing a significant challenge, as the spectre of neo-authoritarianism now haunts regimes that…
Hot Takes
One year ago, Le Rubicon honoured me by publishing an article entitled “Ukraine-Russie : une guerre de 20 ans” (Ukraine-Russia: a 20-year war), developing the idea that we were then halfway…
Hot Takes
New Vectors of Uncertainty With at least a half-dozen toss-up states and changes to the voting status quo-through larger mail-in & absentee ballot use, reductions in mail sorting machines, and…