Political Studies in the News: May 25 - May 31
Monday, May 25
Globe and Mail: Canada must divide its military resources along foreign and domestic lines
In his op-ed, Christian Leuprecht says the Canadian Armed Forces would do well to consider alternative models to deliver on its civil-response mandate.
Globe and Mail: Prime Minister Trudeau says Ottawa undecided on whether to block Huawei from 5G networks
Christian Leuprecht discusses the delay in a decision on whether to exclude Huawei from Canada's 5G networks
Radio Canada International: Hong Kong protests resume over proposed Chinese security law
Christian Leuprecht comments on new national security laws proposed by China to deal with protests in Hong Kong.
Tuesday, May 26
IT World Canada: Canada co-leading effort to fight election disinformation
Christian Leuprecht says by partnering with both the Alliance for Securing Democracy and the EU’s Hybrid Centre of Excellence (Hybrid COE), Canada is positioning itself between its two most important strategic allies, the United States and Europe, to combat election disinformation.
Thursday, May 28
Leduc-Wetaskiwin County Market: Liberals' ability to avoid Parliamentary scrutiny plays into system of 'image politics,' critics say
Kathy Brock comments on the Liberal government's use of daily televised press briefings to announce major new spending measures.
CHML 900 (Hamilton radio): Podcast - How will we open Hamilton back up? What is China's reaction to the BC court's ruling on a Huawei executive? Why is Donald Trump feuding with Twitter?
Christian Leuprecht offers insight into Meng Whanzou decision and strategic implications for Canada.
Saturday, May 30
Ottawa Citizen: The coronavirus challenge to democracy
In her op-ed, Kathy Brock says restoring the balance in normal times – whatever constitutes normal after the crisis – will be difficult, perhaps impossible. The price, financial and democratic, will be paid by future generations.
Sunday, May 31
Roy Green Syndicated Radio Show: Tensions between China and Canada with international privacy expert Christian Leuprecht
Christian Leuprecht discusses the current relationship between Canada and China with Roy Green.