How the Covid-19 Pandemic Is Sinking the Cruise Industry
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread on a daily basis, one of the most pressing issues currently affecting Global Affairs Canada is the 247 Canadians stranded at sea onboard More
Propaganda War: US-China Relations During COVID-19
After months of development and transmission, the current global has evolved from a regional virus to a worldwide public health emergency. Following the first case of COVID-19 in the US More
Global Crisis Management: Assessing Government Responses to COVID-19
In the current dialogue surrounding the coronavirus, there has been a recurring image of ineffective government: administrations fumbling the opportunity to address the crisis efficiently and responsibly. More than just More
To Trade Liberty for Security: Freedom and Accountability During Emergencies
Amid concerns about the spread of COVID-19, governments have created fines for using public spaces and closed provincial and federal parks. While on the surface, such policies that restrict mobility More
Price Gouging During a Pandemic: How Canada is Responding
Amid rising demand for emergency medical and sanitation supplies in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, some sellers have used the crisis as an opportunity to make a profit. Price More
The Role of Politicians During Crisis
Leadership and crisis are heavily connected phenomena. From flight PS752 in Iran to the rail blockades to COVID-19, the role of Canadian politicians in times of crisis has been put More
Russia and COVID-19: A Case of Disinformation?
At the time of writing, COVID-19 has killed over 24,000 people and has infected over half a million people. Countries that have played an active role in helping contain the More
Outside the Prison Walls: As COVID-19 Spreads, Hope Grows for a Political Prisoner in Iran
With the Coronavirus pandemic spreading across the world, there is little room for other typical international affairs mechanisms to take place. However, one of the longest running issues in Iranian-British More
The Complex Relationship Between Nigeria, Boko Haram, and ISWAP
On March 4th, Nigerian authorities announced that six Nigerian soldiers were killed in an attack on a military base by Boko Haram. On March 23rd, fifty Nigerian soldiers were killed More
Beyond GDP: Rethinking Developmental Indicators During COVID-19
Due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, much of the world’s population has been forced or at least advised to live in isolation from their communities. Many are looking for More