Now that the dust has settled from Monday’s debate on Canadian foreign policy, our program editors discuss what they wish had been explored.
Author: NATO Association of Canada
The NATO Association of Canada (NAOC) strives to educate and engage Canadians about NATO and its goals of peace, prosperity and security. The NAOC ensures Canada has an informed citizenry able to participate in discussions about its role on the world stage.
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Our program editors consider a question that has recently grabbed headlines.
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Our editors consider what threats have eluded reform or sufficient attention from international bodies.
Commonwealth Defence Lunch Recap – July 13, 2015
On July 13, the NATO Association of Canada (NAOC) hosted the Commonwealth Defence Lunch at the Royal Canadian Military Institute in Toronto, Ontario. The event featured three prominent speakers, as well as representatives from the NAOC and the Royal Commonwealth Society of Canada. The keynote speaker was the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of National Defence. Read More…
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Our editors and special contributor, Professor Asher Susser of Tel Aviv University, consider a question sure to be asked during next year’s U.S. presidential election.
Is Global Power Shifting from Washington to Beijing?
In the NAOC’s latest water cooler, our program editors debate whether global power is shifting from the United States to China.
ISIS and the Social Media War
In the latest water cooler, the NAOC team debates how Western Governments should address the Islamic State’s growing influence on social media.
From a Humanitarian Concern to a Security Threat: Changing Mentality Towards Refugees and Inter-displaced Persons
The NAoC hosted a panel event in June 2015, discussing the following question: As more countries struggle with the threat of domestic terrorism and instability, will refugees and inter-displaced persons be considered a “security threat”?