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Geopolitical tensions linked to the Arctic have developed as a result of Russia's hostile attitude in the region. The war in Ukraine has played an important role in accentuating this…
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On February 19, the Department of National Defence issued a press release announcing a donation of more than 800 drones to Ukraine. This donation is intended to meet a growing…
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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…
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The allocation of the continental shelf in the Arctic region has generated significant speculation. Some, particularly in the media, portray this issue as one of the main reasons for a…
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Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election, culminating in the January 6th, 2021 uprising, have left grave questions about the next presidential contest in 2024 and…
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Russia’s warmongering and revisionist behaviour in Ukraine raises questions about its position in the Arctic, given the region’s strategic importance for Russia. Moscow has the world’s longest maritime border there…
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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…
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Introduction Charles Tilly’s pithy maxim that “war made the state, and the state made war,” succinctly describes the effects of wartime constraints in shaping and accelerating institutional reform within modern…
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Overview The 48th G7 summit marked a recommitment by G7 countries to develop approaches for challenging China’s increasing geopolitical dominance and cybersecurity threats. The initiative, titled the Partnership for Global…
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This paper is a written version of a contribution made on 2nd June 2022 at a conference ‘Is War over Taiwan Coming?’ held at the University of Quebec at Montreal.…