Vasili Arkhipov kept his head and saved us from nuclear destruction
We owe so much to Vasili Arkhipov, yet he’s not well known. He kept his cool while those around him were losing it during the Cuban Missile Crisis…
Argentina: a land of seduction, rejection … and promise
Despite having a host of advantages, Argentina is something of an economic backwater. But a new beginning seems possible…
Cognac: A spirit’s spirit to survive and thrive
The traditional cognac houses have had to overcome grape plagues, the rising popularity of Scotch whisky, counterfeiting and war…
Taking aim at pointless anti-gun marches
March as you see fit but gun control isn’t the answer. Democracy will sort out reasonable gun rights changes…
The dangerous rebirth of mercantilism
Donald Trump wants to make American great again. But his trade protectionism will hurt Americans and trade partners alike…
Cognac, a short history of an enduring spirit
Part 1 of a seven-part series on the history, production and business of cognac…
The lessons of Rwanda seem lost on Canadians
We funded, educated and then sheltered the man who gave the Rwandan genocide its intellectual impetus. Will we make the same mistakes in Mali?…
Meet the next generation of leaders in Eastern Europe
A visiting professor to Lithuania discovers a generation of bright, committed and principled students who aspire to change their world…
Casting about for new Canadian trade partners
A trade deal between Canada, the U.K., Australia and New Zealand wouldn't replace the U.S. as the key player in our economy, but at least it would give us more options…
Roseanne brings the blue-collar perspective back to TV
A grossly underrepresented sector of popular culture gets a loud, sarcastic but sympathetic voice…