Dr. Dmitri Rogozin, the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to NATO, takes aim at the Alliance’s humanitarian intervention in Libya.
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We strive to educate and engage Canadians about NATO and NATO’s goal of peace, prosperity and security. NATO Association of Canada ensures that we have an informed citizenry able to contribute to discussions about Canada’s role on the world stage. As a leading member of the Atlantic Treaty Association (ATA), NATO Association of Canada has strong and enduring ties with sister organizations in many of the alliance countries, as well as members of NATO’s “Partnership for Peace” and “Mediterranean Dialogue” programmes. The NAOC has had a leading role in the recent transformation and modernization of the ATA, and helped to create and develop the Youth Atlantic Treaty Association (YATA). The NAOC has strong ties with the Government of Canada including Global Affairs Canada and the Department of National Defence. We are constantly working to create and maintain relationships with international organizations such as the World Bank Group, the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development, NATO Headquarters, the International Criminal Court, and other prominent international NGOs and think tanks.Egypt, after the Arab Spring:
“The principle that no person is above the law, especially those at the top, is among the most precious of all the rights that the brave protestors in Tahrir Square sought” Spring evokes images of rebirth, renewal, and change. The January 2011 popular uprising, leading to the resignation of Hosni Mubarak after 18 days of Read More…
Pakistan’s Security Dilemma
By: Kavita Bapat In recent years, Pakistan has faced an internal and external security dilemma concerning an asymmetric balance of power between the nation’s military complex and its government. The Pakistani army is by and large considered the most influential governing national institution and has been steadily increasing its power since the nation’s first military Read More…
Newsletter – August 2011
New Interns at the NCC NCC Spring Conference 2011 Canada-Albanian Business Forum NCC Annual Tribute Dinner A Student’s Travels in the New Middle East Allied Forces vs. Taliban in Afghanistan NCC at the Int’l Crisis Management Seminar: Sudan Former Ambassador Gherson Proposes New Global Trade Regime Chinese Naval Advancement Newsletter – August 2011
An Uncertain Future in Yemen
By: Cameron Becker On January 27 2011, inspired by events in Tunisia and Egypt, thousands took to the streets of Sanaa, the capital city of Yemen, in protest of the Yemeni government. Since then, a power struggle between pro and anti-government factions has resulted in violent strife and political instability. The Yemeni government’s violent response Read More…
Pakistan: The New Terror Hotspot
By: Kavita Bapat With the drawdown of NATO troops from Afghanistan this summer, questions have been raised about South Asia’s long-term security and stability. In particular, international concern has shifted towards neighbouring Pakistan, which has quickly become South Asia’s terror capital. Concerns about Pakistan’s security are steadily increasing as more suicide attacks destabilize Pakistan’s major Read More…
Reflections on the 2011 G8 Deauville Summit
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…
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…