These Countries are Willing to Risk US Ire Over Russia-Ukraine
The Global South is not intimidated and has increasingly refused to ally with the West on sanctions and condemnations.
SSHRC Storytellers Challenge: US Intervention in the 1962 and 1963 Canadian Federal Elections
Does electoral intervention work? An assessment of John F. Kennedy’s interventions in Canada’s 1962 and 1963 federal elections.
Aligning Canada’s Trade and Development Policies Is Key to Economic Global Success
South America often flies under the radar with global priorities; however, Canada must recognize its potential and start focusing its attention on the Mercosur trade bloc. This trade agreement can further Canada's economy and political roots within South America.
Why Non-Western Countries Tend to See Russia’s War Very, Very Differently
The West appears blind to its own hypocrisy and narrow interests in calling for a rules-based order.
Far-Right Extremism in Canada and Terrorism under the Criminal Code
The prevalence of far-right extremism in Canada continues to be a growing concern. This piece examines how its relationship to the law impacts the broader societal consciousness.
Point of View Statement on Conflict in Ukraine: Negotiate Peace Now
Peace and Conflict Resolution scholars and foreign affairs practitioners convened at the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School’s Point…
Let’s Stop Pretending Canada Isn’t at War in Ukraine
Economic and other actions just short of a formal declaration of war can be lethal and carry unpredictable consequences.
A Timeline on Ukrainian-Russian Relations Since 2014
A compilation of research on the Ukraine-Russia Crisis since 2014 as seen through the eyes of iAffairs contributors past and present.
Is There a Diplomatic Solution to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine?
Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is motivated by his desire to resurrect an old Russian empire that failed to stand the test of time and is now necessary for his regime’s survival. For Ukraine, maintaining independent sovereignty is key to its survival, making a diplomatic solution unlikely.
Authoritarianism, Art, and the Streisand Effect
In Hong Kong, authorities are clamping down on symbols of resistance. However, with growing media attention, digitization, and an emboldened population, such censorship efforts have proven to be fruitless.