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Centre for International Policy Studies » Canadian Foreign Policy
3y ago
October 27 marks the 90th anniversary of the “Musha Incident” – a Taiwanese historical trauma unknown to most Canadians. Yet, Musha says much to Canada-Taiwan relations. A defining characteristic of Taiwan is that, despite Chinese settlement since the 17 ..read more
Centre for International Policy Studies » Canadian Foreign Policy
3y ago
The intelligence alliance, now known as the Five Eyes, was born in the early days of the Cold War and was the product of a perceived existential threat posed by the Soviet Union. There was a desperate need for intelligence ..read more
Centre for International Policy Studies » Canadian Foreign Policy
3y ago
The Five Eyes alliance has served the current partners well by giving them an expanded intelligence base. This benefit is enhanced by the opportunity for professional discussions amongst intelligence partner agencies.
All five nations maintain bilateral intelligence relationships with other ..read more
Centre for International Policy Studies » Canadian Foreign Policy
3y ago
Au cours de la période de la guerre froide, l’opposition entre le capitalisme et le communisme a conçu le nouvel ordre du monde. Les États-Unis ont été à la tête du camp capitaliste soutenus par de nombreux alliés. L’importance ..read more
Centre for International Policy Studies » Canadian Foreign Policy
3y ago
In the past decade, key events have found the Five Eyes – a largely unknown Anglo-American postwar signals intelligence partnership – navigating a new, prominent global role. These include the Snowden disclosures on US and allied surveillance programs, joint statements ..read more
Centre for International Policy Studies » Canadian Foreign Policy
3y ago
The voting for the next head of the Conservative Party of Canada has begun. The winner, to be announced on August 21, will become the Leader of the Official Opposition. In the midst of the upheaval of the COVID-19 pandemic ..read more
Centre for International Policy Studies » Canadian Foreign Policy
4y ago
The usual suspects have commented on Canada’s defeat on June 17 in its bid to gain election to the UN Security Council. The external factors in this race have been analyzed adequately, even by those with minimal knowledge of the ..read more
Centre for International Policy Studies » Canadian Foreign Policy
4y ago
A cold shower is a good thing. It has the immediate benefit of bringing one to one’s senses.In that way, Canada benefited this week in full view of the United Nations General Assembly as we lost a long-anticipated vote for ..read more
Centre for International Policy Studies » Canadian Foreign Policy
4y ago
The United States and its allies must agree on an approach to China with a clarity of purpose, resolve, and restraint. Because the China challenge will only grow over time.
After China violated Hong Kong’s legislative autonomy by imposing a ..read more
Centre for International Policy Studies » Canadian Foreign Policy
4y ago
Two prominent umbrella groups of Canadian development organizations – CCICand CanWaCH – recently launched a COVID-themed campaign to drum up support for Canadian foreign aid. In doing so, they have embraced a nationalistic, threat-based case for aid that verges ..read more