IJ: Canada’s Journal of Global Policy Analysis
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Founded in 1946, the International Journal is Canada's leading voice in cross-disciplinary global policy. Advancing research, igniting dialogue.
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As G7 leaders meet in Kananaskis, IJ 80/2 dives into AI & security, NATO, critical minerals, Canada’s foreign policy, and more. Plus: a new Field Reports section. Read the issue: https://journals.sagepub.com/toc/ijxa/current
Catriona Standfield’s new book argues UN mediation co-opts and undermines the WPS Agenda. Sara Greco’s review finds it a compelling, accessible contribution to feminist & decolonial scholarship. https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251372183
November 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Catriona Standfield’s new book argues UN mediation co-opts and undermines the WPS Agenda. Sara Greco’s review finds it a compelling, accessible contribution to feminist & decolonial scholarship. https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251372183
Military disaster response varies: Canada’s oversight-heavy model slows deployment, the US National Guard allows local flexibility, and New Zealand’s centralized approach is fast but risks over-concentration. https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251367419
November 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Military disaster response varies: Canada’s oversight-heavy model slows deployment, the US National Guard allows local flexibility, and New Zealand’s centralized approach is fast but risks over-concentration. https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251367419
Why hasn’t China forged counter-alliances to balance the US? Ronaldo Au-Yeung and Alsu Tagirova argue that power distribution since the 1990s made external balancing nonviable. https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251372184
November 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Why hasn’t China forged counter-alliances to balance the US? Ronaldo Au-Yeung and Alsu Tagirova argue that power distribution since the 1990s made external balancing nonviable. https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251372184
What made the Ghani government collapse so much faster than Afghanistan’s Soviet-backed regime of the 1990s? Sultani explores regional rivalries, Pashtunisation, and constitutional design in IJ (80/3). https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251374625
November 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
What made the Ghani government collapse so much faster than Afghanistan’s Soviet-backed regime of the 1990s? Sultani explores regional rivalries, Pashtunisation, and constitutional design in IJ (80/3). https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251374625
A forgotten story in Canada’s diplomatic past: Johnson’s article reveals how senior External Affairs officials resisted RCMP pressure during the purge of homosexuals, focusing on the case of ambassador David Moffat Johnson. https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251375047
October 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
A forgotten story in Canada’s diplomatic past: Johnson’s article reveals how senior External Affairs officials resisted RCMP pressure during the purge of homosexuals, focusing on the case of ambassador David Moffat Johnson. https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251375047
Middle powers face hard choices in a shifting global order. Perron shows how Canada responded to China’s rise largely by aligning with the US, shaped by strategic culture & status concerns. https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251374661
October 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Middle powers face hard choices in a shifting global order. Perron shows how Canada responded to China’s rise largely by aligning with the US, shaped by strategic culture & status concerns. https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251374661
How can Canada counter foreign disinformation more effectively? Hogue, Lavallée & Fung recommend two proven strategies: embed media literacy in education across provinces & regulate social media platforms more rigorously. https://doi.org/10.1177/0020702
October 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
How can Canada counter foreign disinformation more effectively? Hogue, Lavallée & Fung recommend two proven strategies: embed media literacy in education across provinces & regulate social media platforms more rigorously. https://doi.org/10.1177/0020702
The 1947 UN vote to partition Palestine is often remembered as decisive—but resistance was stronger than many accounts suggest. In IJ (80/3), John Price draws on archival sources to highlight Elizabeth MacCallum, Arab states, & allies who opposed Resolution 181. https://doi.org/10.1177/0020702025135
October 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The 1947 UN vote to partition Palestine is often remembered as decisive—but resistance was stronger than many accounts suggest. In IJ (80/3), John Price draws on archival sources to highlight Elizabeth MacCallum, Arab states, & allies who opposed Resolution 181. https://doi.org/10.1177/0020702025135
What can Canada’s Asia-Pacific security diplomacy of the 1990s teach us about the present Indo-Pacific? Paul Evans, David Dewitt, and Brian Job chronicle this history and reflect on its significance for Canada’s contemporary Indo-Pacific role: https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251337746
September 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
What can Canada’s Asia-Pacific security diplomacy of the 1990s teach us about the present Indo-Pacific? Paul Evans, David Dewitt, and Brian Job chronicle this history and reflect on its significance for Canada’s contemporary Indo-Pacific role: https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251337746
Alex Neve analyzes Canada’s stance on international law in Gaza following October 7, 2023, finding a gap between stated commitments and actual responses. Read in IJ (80/2): https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251338184
September 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Alex Neve analyzes Canada’s stance on international law in Gaza following October 7, 2023, finding a gap between stated commitments and actual responses. Read in IJ (80/2): https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251338184
With its population, economy, and influence, Indonesia is central to the Indo-Pacific. Kevin Dyck’s article in International Journal (80/2) calls for Canada to strengthen bilateral ties, ratify CEPA, and align strategy coordination with Jakarta. https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251340090
September 15, 2025 at 5:31 PM
With its population, economy, and influence, Indonesia is central to the Indo-Pacific. Kevin Dyck’s article in International Journal (80/2) calls for Canada to strengthen bilateral ties, ratify CEPA, and align strategy coordination with Jakarta. https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251340090
How prepared is NATO for climate change? Thomasen finds significant adaptation gaps across members that could affect both readiness & alliance solidarity. https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251340089
September 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
How prepared is NATO for climate change? Thomasen finds significant adaptation gaps across members that could affect both readiness & alliance solidarity. https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251340089
What happens when defence tech meets conflict prevention? Michael P.A. Murphy and Joanne Archibald call for bridging silos in our latest issue: https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251337744
September 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM
What happens when defence tech meets conflict prevention? Michael P.A. Murphy and Joanne Archibald call for bridging silos in our latest issue: https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251337744
Just 2 weeks after the 2024 US election, the 4th Stanfield Conversation at Dalhousie University asked: what’s next for democracy? Read Rachael Johnstone’s essay in IJ (80/2): https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251340951
September 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Just 2 weeks after the 2024 US election, the 4th Stanfield Conversation at Dalhousie University asked: what’s next for democracy? Read Rachael Johnstone’s essay in IJ (80/2): https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251340951
From Harper’s Knesset speech to Trudeau’s continuities, Canada’s “standing with Israel” spans political eras. Abigail B. Bakan and Yasmeen Abu-Laban analyze how this relationship evolved at home and abroad: https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251334988
September 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM
From Harper’s Knesset speech to Trudeau’s continuities, Canada’s “standing with Israel” spans political eras. Abigail B. Bakan and Yasmeen Abu-Laban analyze how this relationship evolved at home and abroad: https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251334988
Oil defined the 20th century. Critical minerals may define the 21st. Andy Hira on the geopolitics of the green transition: https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251332595
August 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Oil defined the 20th century. Critical minerals may define the 21st. Andy Hira on the geopolitics of the green transition: https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251332595
What does Chinese IR scholarship reveal about NATO perceptions? Song & Zhou find growing attention to NATO, framed by competition and policy relevance. Explore their article in IJ (80/2): https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251340091
August 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
What does Chinese IR scholarship reveal about NATO perceptions? Song & Zhou find growing attention to NATO, framed by competition and policy relevance. Explore their article in IJ (80/2): https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251340091
With global power shifting, how do middle powers respond? Kara’s study shows Turkey distancing from liberal norms, while South Korea projects democracy & cultural success as sources of strength. Full article: https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251337742
August 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
With global power shifting, how do middle powers respond? Kara’s study shows Turkey distancing from liberal norms, while South Korea projects democracy & cultural success as sources of strength. Full article: https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251337742
How can artificial intelligence reshape Canada’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing efforts? Ibalanky & Wilner highlight opportunities for improved detection and analysis, while warning of new vulnerabilities AI introduces.
https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251334973
https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251334973
August 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
How can artificial intelligence reshape Canada’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing efforts? Ibalanky & Wilner highlight opportunities for improved detection and analysis, while warning of new vulnerabilities AI introduces.
https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251334973
https://doi.org/10.1177/00207020251334973
We're delighted to announce Bibi Imre-Millei as our new Book Reviews Editor! Bibi is a PhD student at Lund and a fellow at Queen’s. Interested in writing a book review? Reach out at bibi.imre-millei@svet.lu.se
July 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We're delighted to announce Bibi Imre-Millei as our new Book Reviews Editor! Bibi is a PhD student at Lund and a fellow at Queen’s. Interested in writing a book review? Reach out at bibi.imre-millei@svet.lu.se
Lara C.A. Silver explains how Brebner's 1954 call for humility in power still echoes in today’s fractured global order. Read more: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/00207020251338157
June 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Lara C.A. Silver explains how Brebner's 1954 call for humility in power still echoes in today’s fractured global order. Read more: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/00207020251338157
As G7 leaders meet in Kananaskis, IJ 80/2 dives into AI & security, NATO, critical minerals, Canada’s foreign policy, and more. Plus: a new Field Reports section. Read the issue: https://journals.sagepub.com/toc/ijxa/current
June 16, 2025 at 2:03 PM
As G7 leaders meet in Kananaskis, IJ 80/2 dives into AI & security, NATO, critical minerals, Canada’s foreign policy, and more. Plus: a new Field Reports section. Read the issue: https://journals.sagepub.com/toc/ijxa/current
Elinor Sloan argues that Canada’s naval shipbuilding strategy is largely on track, but warns of critical issues that—if unresolved—could leave the Royal Canadian Navy without the ships it needs. buff.ly/fNVrRCu
June 11, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Elinor Sloan argues that Canada’s naval shipbuilding strategy is largely on track, but warns of critical issues that—if unresolved—could leave the Royal Canadian Navy without the ships it needs. buff.ly/fNVrRCu
Wen Xiang reviews The Peaceful Resolution by Powell & Wiegand, who introduce strategic selection theory to explain how states choose venues and tactics in resolving territorial disputes—offering a nuanced, hopeful path toward global stability.
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June 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Wen Xiang reviews The Peaceful Resolution by Powell & Wiegand, who introduce strategic selection theory to explain how states choose venues and tactics in resolving territorial disputes—offering a nuanced, hopeful path toward global stability.
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Göktürk Tüysüzoğlu argues that Turkey’s response to the Ukraine war reveals strategic ambiguity. While Eurasianist rhetoric rises, Turkey’s ties to NATO, the EU, and post-2023 U.S. relations point to a steady core orientation.
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June 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Göktürk Tüysüzoğlu argues that Turkey’s response to the Ukraine war reveals strategic ambiguity. While Eurasianist rhetoric rises, Turkey’s ties to NATO, the EU, and post-2023 U.S. relations point to a steady core orientation.
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