Legality or Justice? Why NATO Must Uphold the Responsibility to Protect, Even Without Authorization

Africa, Aidan Simardone, Eastern Europe and Russia, NATO Operations July 9, 2018 Aidan Simardone

Aidan Simardone writes on why NATO should intervene in humanitarian crises, even without UN authorization.

What the West Doesn’t Understand About the Balkans

Society, Culture, and Security, Vedran Kuljanin May 16, 2016 Vedran Kuljanin

In the first of a three part series, Vedran Kuljanin addresses what the West doesn’t understand about the Balkans. Parts two and three discuss Alexander the Great’s lasting legacy on Macedonia and why Kosovo matters to both Serbians and Albanians.

A Short History of Nearly Everything NATO: Pt. 2

Aishwarya Sahai, Canada, Canada's NATO, Criminal Justice, Defense, Diplomatic Relations, Eastern Europe and Russia, Europe, Human Rights, Ian Goertz, Immigration, International Law & Policy, International Relations, migration, NATO, Peace & Conflict Studies, Peace & Security, Refugee, Security, Terrorism, Transitional Justice, Uncategorized, United Nations October 28, 2015 Aishwarya Sahai

Aishwarya and Ian continue their joint series examining the history of NATO. This week, they focus on NATO and Canada’s role in the Kosovo War.

The Canada First Defence Plan in 2006: Intent and Ambition (Part I of II)

Canada, Defence Spending, Defense, Jonas Becker, Naval Issues, Naval Modernization, Procurement, Search and Rescue, Security, Technology, The Arctic October 5, 2015 Jonas Becker

In the first half of a two part series, Jonas looks at the intentions of the 2006 Canada First Defence Plan

Justice Flew Away

Africa, Criminal Justice, Diplomatic Relations, Expanding Community, Global Governance, Human Rights, International Law & Policy, International Relations, Malcolm McEachern, Peace & Conflict Studies, Peace & Security, Rights, Sudan, United Nations July 7, 2015 Malcolm McEachern

Malcolm McEachern discusses South Africa’s failure to arrest Omar al-Bashir after he attended an African Union meeting in South Africa, and what this means for the ICC.