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Adam Posen
04-09-25 | International Trade

Understanding the Trade War: A Fundamental Shift in Regime

Adam Posen, President of the Peterson Institute for International Economics, argues that the tariffs and the threats of the Trump administration are a fundamental shift in our economic regime that is going to cause heightened uncertainty.

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Pablo Kreimer
04-04-25 | AISLF, Research Methodology, Sociology

The Languages of Scientific Communication

The globalization of science raises many issues, including language. In this visual post, Professor Pablo Kreimer highlights the distinction between the so-called “hard” sciences, where English is the dominant language, and the social sciences. He explains that the different audiences for certain disciplines motivate many scientists to publish in English and in their national languages. He examines some of the benefits that can be derived from mobilizing different languages in scientific communication. An interview conducted by Jurivision in collaboration with CIRCEM as part of the XXIIᵉ AISLF Congress.

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04-02-25 | International Trade

Understanding the Trade War: The End of the Multilateral Trading System

Are we witnessing the end of our multilateral system of international trade? Professor Geneviève Dufour traces the origins of our multilateral trade system, which has been damaged by the “chaos” created by the Trump administration’s trade policies. Despite the imperfections of this system, she argues in favour of maintaining it – and improving it.

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03-31-25 | Public Law, Public Service

The Public Service and Elected Leaders: Partners at the Core of Government

While the spotlight shines on politicians during the federal election campaign, another, quieter force ensures the continuity of government: Canada’s federal public service. Michael Wernick, former Clerk of the Privy Council, explains how elected officials and public servants engage in constant dialogue to keep government functioning and implement public policies.

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