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Indo-Pacific

Guarding against RATs in cyberspace: Hugh Stephens for Inside Policy

The Remote Access Trojan (RAT) malware has become a growing problem world-wide, particularly in Asia, writes Hugh Stephens. Consumers need to take reasonable...

 

September 8, 2017 at 6:00 am read more

Why the world needs Japan and India as a counterweight to China: MLI paper by Crowley, Majumdar and McDonough

A Japan-India axis is needed to counter China now that the United States’ influence in the region is receding OTTAWA, Aug. 31, 2017...

 

August 31, 2017 at 9:14 am read more

Why Canada needs to lay the groundwork for freedom of navigation patrols in East Asia: Adam MacDonald in iPolitics

Canada needs to prepare to expand its naval presence in East Asia to help the US counter the threat from China, writes Adam...

 

August 29, 2017 at 10:21 am read more
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Why Canada should examine boosting its naval presence in East Asia: MLI commentary by Adam MacDonald

Canada has an opportunity to help stabilize an increasingly turbulent East Asian region, writes MacDonald OTTAWA, Aug. 24, 2017 – Canada’s presence in...

 

August 24, 2017 at 9:17 am read more

North Korean rocket story supports Kremlin objectives: Marcus Kolga for Inside Policy

Recent reports that North Korea rocket engines come from Ukraine should be discounted, writes Marcus Kolga. The claim is likely part of a...

 

August 18, 2017 at 11:10 am read more

How China’s State-Owned Enterprises are Disrupting Free Markets: Duanjie Chen for Inside Policy

China’s State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) operate on principles counter to those that underpin free markets, writes Duanjie Chen. Canada needs to guard our free...

 

July 14, 2017 at 1:31 pm read more

Engaging China Poses Potential Risk to Canada's National Security: Charles Burton for Inside Policy

Closer ties with China carries worrisome implications for Canada’s national security, writes Charles Burton. The asymmetrical nature of the relationship suggests that China...

 

July 7, 2017 at 6:00 am read more

Why is Canada giving China a Free Pass?: Eric Lerhe for Inside Policy

The Trudeau government’s recent foreign and defence policy statements have shown a more muscular approach to international affairs, writes Eric Lerhe. But it...

 

July 4, 2017 at 8:36 am read more

Fears of a Submarine Arms Race in East Asia Are Overblown - For Now: Ian Bowers for Inside Policy

Across East Asia, countries are increasing their submarine fleets, writes Ian Bowers. Yet this does not mean there is an undersea arms race,...

 

May 29, 2017 at 6:00 am read more

How pivoting towards the Indo-Pacific can help bolster Canada's security: Kerry Lynn Nankivell for the Hill Times

Defending Canadian sovereignty in the 21st century must involve deepening Canada’s engagement with like-minded partners in the Indo-Pacific, writes Kerry Lynn Nankivell. This...

 

May 12, 2017 at 2:24 pm read more
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  • Connecting After COVID: How Canada and its allies can partner on infrastructure and trade in the Indo-Pacific

    January 27, 2021 at 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST

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  • The yellow badge of Canadian courage: William Watson in the Financial Post

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    For Canadian politicians no profiles in courage are involved in slamming the departing bully Trump. What’s in play instead are easy political points,...

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  • Canada should retaliate against Biden's wrong-headed decision to cancel Keystone. Here's how: Jack Mintz in the Financial Post

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    We could pursue policies that impact a critical U.S. export to Canada: digital services writes Jack Mintz in the Financial Post. Below is...

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  • Use COVID pause to reconsider drug-price regulation: Nigel Rawson and John Adams in the Financial Post

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    Canadians need Ottawa to work with the pharmaceutical industry, clinicians and patients to improve access to new medicines and vaccines, write Nigel Rawson...

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  • Assessing the Trump administration's record on Taiwan: New commentary by J. Michael Cole

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      OTTAWA, ON (January 19, 2021): With the US presidency about the change hands, many around the world wonder what changes the incoming...

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  • EP. 57 - The Future of Brexit with Blair Gibbs and Shuvaloy Majumdar

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    Macdonald-Laurier Institute's Pod Bless Canada · The Future of Brexit with Blair Gibbs and Shuvaloy Majumdar In the latest episode of Pod Bless...

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EP. 57 - The Future of Brexit with Blair Gibbs and Shuvaloy Majumdar

Macdonald-Laurier Institute's Pod Bless Canada · The Future of Brexit with Blair Gibbs and Shuvaloy Majumdar In the latest episode of Pod Bless...

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