Category: Germany

NATO and the New Arc of Crisis Conference

Asia-Pacific, Canada, Central Asia, China, cyber security, Defense, Diplomatic Relations, Eastern Europe and Russia, Europe, Expanding Community, France, Germany, Iran, Jenny Yang, NATO, NGOs, Peace & Security, Russia, Security, Society, Spain, Terrorism, The Arctic, The United States of America, Ukraine, Western Europe November 4, 2015 Jenny Yang

A Conference entitled ‘NATO and the New Arc of Crisis’ took place on October 28 and 29 in Madrid, the NATO Association of Canada thanks YATA, the Real Instituto Elcano, and the Fundación Botín for their efforts in organizing this fruitful conference.

How to synchronize Eastern and Southern perceptions of security threats to the Alliance

Africa, Eastern Europe and Russia, Egypt, Estonia, Europe, Expanding Community, France, Germany, Islamic State, Jenny Yang, Libya, NATO, Russia, Security, Terrorism, The Middle East and North Africa October 14, 2015October 13, 2015 Jenny Yang

To the east, Poland, the Baltics, and Romania face threats of hybrid conflict coming from a revanchist Russia. To the south, allies such as Italy and Greece prioritize maritime security across the Mediterranean.

Information: The Perfect Weapon in Today’s Wired World, A Three-Part Series

Cyber Security and Information Warfare, Defense, Development, Diplomatic Relations, Eastern Europe and Russia, Emerging Security, Europe, Germany, Intelligence & National Security, International Law & Policy, International Relations, Jenny Yang, NATO, Peace & Conflict Studies, Russia, Security, Society, Technology, The United States of America, Uncategorized, Western Europe August 20, 2015May 7, 2018 Jenny Yang

In the final installment of a three-part series, Jenny looks at “countering disinformation campaigns” during the Cold War, and the lessons we can learn from them.

Einstein once asked Freud, “Why war?” Freud replied, “Because man is what he is.”

Africa, Asia-Pacific, Culture, Eastern Europe and Russia, Europe, Germany, Human Rights, Immigration, Iraq, Islamic State, Latin America, Peace & Conflict Studies, Peace & Security, Refugee, Rights, Security, Society, Southeast Asia, Terrorism, The Middle East and North Africa, The United States of America, Uncategorized, Victoria Heath, Western Europe, Women, Women in Security August 14, 2015August 17, 2015 Victoria Heath

Victoria asks the questions: Why is sexualized violence so prevalent in modern and historical conflict? Is ISIS’ utilization of sexual violence and slavery the exception or the rule in war?

Canada and Trident Juncture

Canada, Canadian Armed Forces, Defense, Diplomatic Relations, Eastern Europe and Russia, Europe, France, Germany, International Relations, NATO, Paul Pryce, Peace & Security, Security, The United States of America, Uncategorized, United Nations, Western Europe August 11, 2015August 5, 2015 Paul Pryce

NATO is preparing to launch an historic training exercise, Trident Juncture 2015. Paul Pryce discusses Canada’s role and debunks some of the myths surrounding this training opportunity.

NATO Prepares to Throw Its Trident

Africa, Canada, Canada's NATO, Defense, Diplomatic Relations, Eastern Europe and Russia, Estonia, Europe, France, Germany, Intelligence & National Security, International Relations, Islamic State, Italy, Libya, Lithuania, NATO, Naval Issues, NGOs, Peace & Security, Russia, Scandinavia, Security, Terrorism, The Middle East and North Africa, The United States of America, Trevor Schenk, Western Europe July 20, 2015July 22, 2015 Trevor Schenk

With tensions rising in Eastern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, NATO is set to test its revamped Response Force in its biggest military exercise since 2002.