International Law

LJ (Joe) Howard examines why central bank independence is a vital national interest with direct consequences for economic security. Drawing on recent tensions surrounding the U.S. Federal Reserve, he …

When conflict looms, does international law fall silent or has it been shaping state behaviour all along? This essay explores how obligations, consent, custom, and evolving accountability mechanisms …

When do alliance defence obligations actually begin? LJ Howard's analysis explores why waiting for an “armed attack” may undermine deterrence — and why “threat or use of force” offers a …

How do political and economic measures taken against Canada by President Trump’s Administration create issues and opportunities impacting Canada’s trade and investment capital flows, national …

An overview of the historical evolution of states in the international order, tracing back to the Peace of Westphalia in the mid-1600s. It highlights the role of international disputes, conference …

LJ Howard explores varying perspectives among politicians, military operatives, and humanitarian entities within the UN's member states. He also delves into the role of the UN Security Council and the …

After the Black Sea Grain Initiative failed in July 2023, Ukraine and Romania established a safe lane. The UK offered old minehunters, but Türkiye blocked their passage using the Montreux Convention …

Lieutenant Colonel Stefan Grotewohl of the Bendeswehr will speak on case studies from Bosina, Kosovo and Mali examining the cultural dynamics of peacekeeping. More details to be announced …

The contrast of Russia’s formalized annexation of Ukraine’s sovereign territory 30 September 2022 with its strategic withdrawal of armed forces from Lyman in the Southwest corner of Luhansk Oblast …

Dr Sean M Maloney from Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) returns to RAUSI with an update to his 24 February 2022 presentation on nuclear force employment and deployment in the context of the …

Event video now available …

RAUSI Director, Dr LJ Howard presented "Command Responsibility and Laws of War in Hostile UAV Operations" at the 2022 Annual Security and Defence Symposium, 5 March 2022, Edmonton, AB. The video is …

All eyes are on the West and NATO now, to see how strongly they respond to Putin. Will China be emboldened, even if their foreign policy is not connected?

Event video is now available for members …

Throughout global affairs, a state distinguishes itself in adopting its unique ‘state practice.’ This multipart study presents such a diagnostic analysis and affirms that the security of a …

Throughout global affairs, a state distinguishes itself in adopting its unique ‘state practice.’ This multipart study presents such a diagnostic analysis and affirms that the security of a …

Quadrilateral Security Dialogue in the Asia Pacific Region and its adaptation to maritime security issues in the Arctic Region; Part IV

Iranian – Israeli Drone Warfare, Diplomacy and the Alberta Connection

Quadrilateral Security Dialogue in the Asia Pacific Region and its adaptation to maritime security issues in the Arctic Region; Part III

Problems and Process; International Law and How We Use It