The Power of Deterrence

The Power of Deterrence

In 2015, the world will be marking a notable anniversary, but one likely to be largely ignored

Cold Warrior

Cold Warrior

Note de la rédaction : « Tian Bei » ou « trésor céleste », tel était le nom honorifique chinois donné à Arthur Menzies, enfant de missionnaires canadiens en Chine qui devait devenir une sorte de missionnaire de la Chine au Canada.…

Canada in the New World Disorder

Canada in the New World Disorder

While my subject is a bit less difficult than the examination question that asked candidates to describe the universe and give three examples, it has its problems. I shall try to be highly selective, but not, I hope, incoherent. I want to…

The Arctic: Choices for Peace & Security, A Public Inquiry

The Arctic: Choices for Peace & Security, A Public Inquiry

On occasion, books written on current topics are redundant by the time they arrive on the shelf. Sadly, this is one case where the subject continues to be of major importance in the long term, but the arguments seem quite dated because…

Christoph Bertram on Future Foreign Policy Challenges

Christoph Bertram on Future Foreign Policy Challenges

In March 1988 the Canadian Institute of International Affairs sponsored a conference in Ottawa on “Canadian Foreign Policy: Preparing For The 21st Century”. One of the concluding speakers was Christoph Bertram whose thoughtful observations about future international challenges warrant some careful consideration.…

Sécurité commune

Sécurité commune

Le seul gage solide de paix est une meilleure compréhension entre Moscou et Washington