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Friday, April 11, 2025

Prof. Michael Manulak Op-Ed in The Hill Times: Rediscovering the Commonwealth foreign policy

The Commonwealth provides a means for re-engaging a wider spectrum of states. While this includes Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, all highly likeminded actors, it reaches well beyond. It is an institution that includes rising global powers, such as India, Malaysia, Nigeria, and South Africa. In a fractious, more dangerous world,... More

Thursday, April 3, 2025

New Report from Expert Group on US-Canada Relations

The Expert Group on Canada-US Relations has recently published a new report entitled "Broken Trust: Managing an Unreliable Ally". The report highlights the increasing unpredictability of U.S. foreign and economic policy under the Trump Administration and offers concrete recommendations to help Canada navigate this evolving... More

Monday, March 31, 2025

Philippe Lagassé in the Atlantic – Canada’s Military Has a Trump Problem

Dr. Philippe Lagassé, NPSIA’s expert on defense policy and parliamentary oversight, recently wrote a thought-provoking piece for The Atlantic, analyzing how Canada’s military spending may be affected by shifting U.S. foreign policy under a potential second Trump administration. In his article, Dr. Lagassé examines: The pressures Canada faces... More

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Prof. Meredith Lilly on the Counterfactual Podcast

Prof. Meredith Lilly joined the Counterfactual podcast to discuss Canada's evolving trade landscape, the impact of global economic shifts, and the role of policymakers in shaping future trade agreements. Key Takeaways: Canada’s Trade Priorities: Dr. Lilly highlighted Canada's focus on diversifying trade partners to reduce reliance on any single... More

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

NPSIA Student Francis Obeso Wins Graduate Co-op Student of the Year Award

We congratulate Francis Obeso, a second-year NPSIA MA student on being named the Graduate Co-op Student of the Year! Francis was nominated by his manager at Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), for his outstanding contributions during two co-op terms in the Programme Management Office of the Benefits Delivery Modernization (BDM)... More

Monday, March 24, 2025

Jackson & Samy: Gender Incentives in Climate Finance: Doubling Down on Proven Approaches During Uncertain Times

Adjunct Professor Edward T Jackson and NPSIA Director Yiagadeesen Samy have recently published a piece in "Next Billion" on Gender Incentives and Climate Finance.  Read... More

Friday, March 21, 2025

Prof. Phil Lagassé Awarded Canadian Forces Medallion for Distinguished Service

NPSIA is proud to announce that Professor Phil Lagassé has been awarded the Canadian Forces Medallion for Distinguished Service—one of the highest honors given by the Canadian Armed Forces. This award recognizes his outstanding contributions to Canadian defence policy through his work as a professor at NPSIA and as the William and Jeanie Barton... More

Friday, February 28, 2025

Fen Osler Hampson: Time, inflation, and markets are on Canada’s side in Trump’s tariff wars

Americans will have to feel the pain before Trump decides to sit down at the negotiating table. That may come sooner than later because inflation is coming to the... More

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Val Percival Op-Ed in Globe : Canada needs to reset its priorities for the G7 presidency

Canada has assumed the G7 presidency at a perilous moment for the world. Donald Trump’s aggressive “America First” agenda has replaced diplomacy with coercion, putting the global order at risk. In his zero-sum world view, the United States can only become “safer, stronger and more prosperous” at the expense of others. Now is the... More

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

NPSIA Alumna Olivia Wells Selected as a Fellow for Plan International Canada’s “The Power Within” Systemic Change Fellowship

We are happy to share that NPSIA Alumna Olivia Wells (MA 2024) has been selected as a Fellow for Plan International Canada’s The Power Within Systemic Change Fellowship. This prestigious fellowship is based on The Power Within, a report by Plan International designed to empower youth by promoting self-confidence and leadership. As a... More

Thursday, February 13, 2025

MA Student Amy Hinchey Awarded the 2025 WiDS-CGAI Fellowship!

We are happy to announce that Amy Hinchey, a Master’s student at NPSIA specializing in Intelligence and International Affairs (IIA) & Cybersecurity, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 WiDS-CGAI Fellowship! The WiDS-CGAI Fellowship, a collaboration between the Canadian Global Affairs Institute (CGAI) and Women in Defence & Security... More

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Luke Kline Awarded the William and Jeanie Barton Award in Disarmament, Arms Control, and Non-Proliferation

NPSIA is thrilled to recognize Luke Kline, an MA/JD candidate, for receiving the William and Jeanie Barton Award in Disarmament, Arms Control, and Non-Proliferation. This prestigious award is presented annually to a graduate student conducting research in International Security, Arms Control, or Disarmament and aims to foster education and... More

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