Vanita Thind – NAOC

Vanita completed her MA in International Conflict and Security at the University of Kent, Brussels School of International Studies. Prior to that, she received her Honours BA in International Studies from Glendon College, York University. In her final year at Glendon College, Vanita was invited to be a Junior Research Fellow for the European Union Centre of Excellence at York University for her role as a coordinating member of a conference on contemporary Germany. During Vanita’s year abroad, she was actively involved in organizing a conference on the international implications of the Arab uprisings, and she has also worked with the Home Government Department for the Model NATO Youth Summit (MoNYS 2013). Vanita’s research interests are broad, but her main focus relate to conflict resolution, international relations, the Syrian non-international armed conflict, NATO’s security policies, and international humanitarian and criminal law.

Africa Culture Rights Society Vanita Thind Women in Security

Somalia’s Invisible Crisis

Vanita Thind discusses the crisis of sexual violence in Somalia.

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A Two Minute Guide on the Ukrainian Crisis

Vanita Thind traces the events which recently sparked protests in Ukraine with this interactive timeline.

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Syria Geneva II Peace Talks: Prospects of Peace Are Slim

As the Syria Geneva II Peace Talks come to an end, the possibility of ending the civil war becomes less likely.

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The Subject of an Intractable Conflict Part 2: India Intends to Build a Separation Wall

Vanita Thind on India’s plans to build a separation wall in Kashmir.

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Bashar al-Assad Uses Instagram to Illuminate His “Good Side”

Vanita Thind on Bashar al-Assad and his attempt to refurbish his image through the use of Instagram.

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Afghanistan Post-2014: Canada Will End its Military Presence

Vanita Thind on Canada’s engagement in Afghanistan.

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Canada’s Unique Response to International Disasters

Vanita Thind on how Canada has responded to Typhoon Haiyan.

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Fully Autonomous Robot Weapons

Vanita Thind on fully autonomous robot weapons and the need to prohibit their development.

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Inhumanity Persists

Vanita Thind on the degree to which Palestinians are affected by the Israeli occupation.

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District 9: A Commentary on Xenophobia and Universal Humanity

Vanita Thind on District 9 and how it prompts an ugly realization of how racism and fear can still permeate human relations.