Women in Security covers a wide-range of issues as it explores the link between women, security, and development. As a forum to stimulate discussion and instructive debates, the NATO Association of Canada will examine the ways in which women both contribute to and are the focus of Canadian and NATO defence and security initiatives. This program also offers a critical look at the structures and institutions that shape the role of women in security at home and abroad.

Hannah Styffe Women in Security

The Rise of Boko Haram and the Failed Promise to ‘Bring Back Our Girls’

Following the kidnapping of the 200 Nigerian school girls, international attention was heavily focused on their safe return home. Hannah Styffe explains why four months later and still in captivity, the promise made to ‘bring back our girls’ seems to have faded.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Diplomatic Relations Expanding Community Global Horizons Jenny Yang Peace & Conflict Studies The Middle East and North Africa Women in Security

NATO Council of Canada interviews NATO’s Assistant Secretary-General for Public Diplomacy, Ambassador Grabar-Kitarovic

Interview from ‘NATO: a Credible Security Provider? Strengthening European Security and Defence Capabilities within the Alliance’ conference in Cardiff, Wales; organized by Forum Europe and NATO.