By: Melanie Clarke. On May 26-27, 2011, leaders of eight of the world’s advanced economies met in Deauville, France, for the 2011 G8 Summit. The Final G8 Declaration titled “Renewed Commitment for Freedom and Democracy” emerged after two days of informal bilateral and group discussions. This security-heavy document is a direct reflection of the enormous Read More…
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.
NATO Council of Canada Roundtable: An Update on the Arab Spring
The NATO Council of Canada would like to invite you to a roundtable discussion and reception with Mr. Thomas Juneau, Dr. Michael J. Baranick, and Mr. Michael Atallah. These speakers will provide an update on the Arab Spring, the impact that recent events in the Middle East and North Africa could have on regional stability, Read More…
NATO Council NATO Tour!
Invitation to the 2011 NATO Council Delegation to NATO – NATO Study Tour September 25th – October 1st We are inviting leaders from many different walks of life, including industry, national affairs and academia to join our Chairman, The Hon. Bill Graham PC, QC, on our 2011 Fall NATO Study Tour. NATO has programmed the Read More…
Mullah Mohammad Omar-Wanted: Alive or Else
By: Kavita Bapat. Taliban leader Mullah Mohamad Omar was a recluse even before the fall of the Taliban government in late 2001. It is therefore no surprise that along with his comrades, he has eluded capture by western coalition forces in Afghanistan and Pakistan for the past 10 years. Richard Holbrooke, the late US envoy Read More…
What Now for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process?
By: Cameron Becker On April 27th 2011, following a bitter 4-year split, the rival Palestinian factions of Fatah and Hamas signed a reconciliation agreement that sets out parameters for diplomatic participation and an eventual Palestinian election that will include both Hamas and Fatah on the ballot. In 2006, following the unilateral disengagement of the Israeli Read More…
2011 Tribute Dinner in Honour of Dr Eric Jackman and the Hon Hal Jackman
On Wednesday May 18th, 2011, the Hon. Hal Jackman and Dr. Eric Jackman were feted at Trinity College by members of the NATO Council. These two gentlemen have outlayed a tremendous amount of time and resources to ensure that the Council remains on a firm footing. The Hon. Bill Graham particularly highlighted the formative roll Read More…
Signs of US Policy Shift in Afghanistan
Shuffling US National Security Shuffles US Policy in Afghanistan By: Kavita Bapat. On April 28th President Obama announced a major shuffle of America’s national security team beginning with the upcoming retirement of Defense Secretary Robert Gates, reflecting a shift in America’s policies vis-a-vis Afghanistan. It is interesting to note that the announcement was made on Read More…
Following the Somali Pirates’ Money Trail
By: James Bridger. Somali pirates took in approximately $240 million in ransom payments last year, an enormous sum, particularly for a country where the average yearly income is roughly $600. While the NATO Council’s previous article addressed the myriad risks posed by the expansion of Somali piracy, the question of how this money is spent Read More…
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The Libyan Quagmire: A Call for American Leadership
By: Melanie Clarke. For the past five weeks, the world has been inundated with stories and reports on Libya, culminating with the deaths of two award winning photojournalists in the besieged city of Misurata, Libya. But as we settle into the fifth week of the UN sanctioned intervention in Libya, the story remains the same, Read More…