Karissa Cruz is a Junior Research Fellow at the NATO Association of Canada, where she contributes to the Indo-Pacific program. She is an undergraduate student in Political Science and International Development at the University of Toronto. She also serves as the Lead Editor for Southeast Asia at Synergy: The Contemporary Asia Studies Journal of the Asian Institute at U of T and works as a Research Assistant at the Rotman School of Management. Karissa has previously served as a Compliance Analyst for global governance research groups focusing on the G7, G20, and BRICS, and interned with a municipal politician in Toronto. Her academic and professional interests lie in international relations, post-colonial thought, and development in Southeast Asia and the broader Indo-Pacific region.
What does Canada’s defence pact with Indonesia mean for foreign policy? In this article, Karissa Cruz highlights the broader implications posed by Canada’s new strategy in maritime and military cooperation with Indonesia, what it means for both countries, and how it can be considered a response to the shift in America’s foreign policy.
On September 23rd, the NATO Association of Canada, together with the National Club, hosted a panel discussion on the importance of international institutions in today’s world. This report summarizes the event, highlighting Canada’s successes and failures in international cooperation, the challenges facing global institutions, and proposals for reforming existing structures and building new alliances.
