Policy Talks Podcast Episode 62 – Current State of Affairs: The Role of Political Corruption in the Russia-Ukraine War
iAffairs Canada is delighted to present Episode 62 of the Policy Talks Podcast.
What is Influence and Interference?
"It is of interest to me that the word ‘interference’ has been used. Influence seems a more appropriate charge..."
An Embassy in the DPRK? Thinking of a Greater Physical Presence in North Korea
"Having a stronger physical presence in the region seems to be a key focus of the Indo-Pacific Strategy, and North Korea should not be an exception"
Ukraine’s ‘Servant of the People’ is a Western Fiction
There are far better ways to support the Ukrainian people than glorifying Volodymyr Zelensky
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. - Reposted from iAffairs Archives
Putin & Zelensky: Sinners and Saints who fit our Historic Narrative
Think about why the West wants to invoke WWII and the Cold War here, and then ask whether it’s been productive.
Is TikTok Really a Problem? Assessing the Legitimacy of Security Concerns Around TikTok and What it Means for Canada
TikTok is transparent about the data it collects. Additionally, China itself has banned Facebook, Google, Twitter and TikTok. So, is TikTok really a problem? And is it a national security problem for Canada?
The Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Challenges and Opportunities to Address Grand Corruption in a Changing Geopolitical Order
The war in Ukraine prompted recognition of the need to address grand corruption as a matter of global security.
National Security Amendments Coming to the Investment Canada Act: An Interview with Andréa Daigle
iAffairs Canada sat down with Andréa Daigle, Communications and Media Relations Advisor at ISED, to discuss the importance of the ICA, the new amendments, and their implications for foreign investment in Canada.
The Decline of the Rules-Based International System: What the Star Wars Prequels Tell us About International Affairs
The Star Wars Prequels give us food for thought, and shows us what could potentially happen if we disregard genuine diplomacy and rely solely on hypocrisy, intimidation, use of military force, and targeted measures that only seem to do more harm than good.