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On Generals and Politicians

On Generals and Politicians

  Who runs the show and calls the shots in most countries, the generals or the politicians?  The fact that we can even ask this question points to the inherent tension between a country’s military and civilian leadership structures in many countries.  Power is a prize to be won and kept, no doubt, and whosoever wields it – whether generals, ... Read More »

On American Protectionism and Canadian Diversification

American protectionism

  Prime Minister Stephen Harper has always prided himself on having the economy as a priority, and has overseen Canada through some tough economic times. While he inevitably deserves credit, keeping Canada afloat has largely been the undertaking of our financial sector. The international economic role of the Prime Minister is to enact responsible policy and initiate trade agreements that ... Read More »