Laurier Global Insights

The Historical Precedent of Protectionism

Protectionism is a practice that would disproportionately…

Economic Management of Climate Change in Africa

Greenhouse gasses, “common but differentiated responsibilities”, rural poor/poverty, global greenhouse gasses, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), G8 countries, African Risk Capacity.

May’s Case for a Hard Brexit

The British Pound took a wild dive on October 7th, from $1.26 to $1.18 against the dollar amid “hard Brexit”…

The Debt of Ontario’s Pension Plan

Changing legislation provincially as oppose to federal legislation and how hiccups in Parliament change economic planning.Accountability for taxpayer’s dollars after a failed pension plan aimed at compensation for Ontarians.

Is this the end of identity liberalism?

If you fall on the left half of the ideological spectrum, you probably have read numerous…

Keeping Up With The Kims: The World’s Newest Political Family Drama

Sibling rivalries suck. Being the oldest brother of two other siblings, I find that the benefits and drawbacks go back and forth. Sometimes I have to compete for affection from my parents and more often than not I…

Exiting Justice

On October 21st, South Africa announced its intention to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC). The series of…

Exceptionalism in Foreign Policy

The belief that one’s country is exceptional can be the most unifying banner at a time of political…