Hot Takes
Climate change, due to an increase in the concentration of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in Earth’s atmosphere, is affecting all aspects of life in the Arctic. It particularly impacts the region…
Hot Takes
This blog post is written as part of the Virtual Workshop Cycle on Building Capacity in the Age of COVID-19. The third workshop, which took place on November 3rd, 2020…
Hot Takes
The development of 5G technology poses a new challenge within the informal alliance of the "Five Eyes". This new technology dramatically improves data throughput speed, network interoperability and is setting…
This third workshop will focus on peacekeeping. In spite of their dramatic expansion at the end of the Cold War, peace operations have been challenged by problems of local ownership…
This second workshop will focus on counterinsurgency and counterterrorism ; two of the most high-profile areas for capacity-building, particularly in the wake of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Debates…
Over the past decade, capacity-building became a mainstay of international conflict management. But then COVID-19 arrived, disrupting capacity-building around the world. In this workshop series, we explore the consequences and…
In this episode, Sarah-Myriam and Thomas discuss with Rosemary Barton the implications for Canada of the recent U.S. election. In particular, Rosemary analyzes the role of the media in the…
Policy Briefs
The U.S. presidential election demonstrated the tenacity of President Donald J. Trump's ideas, policies and leadership style. The conservative nationalism and populism that marked his presidency continues to enjoy broad…
Hot Takes
Over the past few days, several testimonies have been describing a febrile and dangerous atmosphere in Iran and, in particular, in the capital Tehran. Iranians in Tehran have reported that…
Practical workshop on how to write policy briefs With : Cecily Pantin (Department of National Defence) Namercia Dos Santos (Department of National Defence) Thomas Juneau (University of Ottawa)