Human Rights
Human Rights International Law & Policy Nancy Kanwal Rights Security, Trade and the Economy Society, Culture, and Security Uncategorized United Nations Women in Security

A Human Rights Approach to Economic Equality: Part One

Examination of the most recent UN Women report, “Progress of the World’s Women 2015-2016” and the work that still remains to realize gender equality.

Culture Human Rights Peace & Security Rights Saudi Arabia Security The Middle East and North Africa Uncategorized Victoria Heath Women in Security Yemen

A New Opportunity or an Additional Roadblock to Progress? Context to the right to drive campaigns in Saudi Arabia

Victoria examines the new realities for the right to drive campaigns in Saudi Arabia, including the possible opportunities and roadblocks.

Posted on Author Victoria Heath Comments Off on A New Opportunity or an Additional Roadblock to Progress? Context to the right to drive campaigns in Saudi Arabia
Asia-Pacific Development Diplomatic Relations Expanding Community Global Governance Hasan Siddiqui Human Rights International Law & Policy International Relations Peace & Security Refugee Rights Security Society

Canada and Myanmar’s Move Towards Global Acceptance

Hasan Siddiqui reassesses Myanmar’s transition towards accountability and transparency alongside recent developments in it’s domestic affairs.
Asia-Pacific Canada Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Daniel Woodburn Defense Human Rights International Relations Latin America Peace & Conflict Studies Peace & Security Security Society Society, Culture, and Security Western Europe Women in Security

The Defence Gender Gap Extends Beyond the Military

Daniel argues that gender equality can be measured in any country by the number of defense portfolios awarded to women throughout its history, with Minister of Defense being the most telling.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Development Emily Robinson Human Rights Libya Peace & Conflict Studies The Middle East and North Africa

“Decisive Moment” or Siren’s Song? The Pursuit of a Unified Libyan Government

Emily explores questions about the viability of a unified Libyan government as they continue to permeate discussions on the North African state’s future.
Culture Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Human Rights Iraq Islamic State Kabir Bhatia Peace & Conflict Studies Peace & Security Refugee Society Society, Culture, and Security Syria Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa

The Yazidis: Their Beliefs and the Basis of the Islamic-State-Led Genocide

Kabir Bhatia examines the Yazidi belief-system, and the justifications used by the Islamic State for the Yazidi genocide
Africa Boko Haram Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Human Rights International Relations Iraq Islamic State Peace & Conflict Studies Peace & Security Security Syria Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa Vanessa Hayford

Alliance Between Boko Haram and ISIS: What Does it Mean?

Vanessa Hayford explores what the recent allegiance pledged by Boko Haram to the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq (ISIS) means for the future of Jihadism in the Middle East and West Africa.

Canadian Armed Forces Human Rights Peace & Conflict Studies Peace & Security Saman Rejali Saman Rejali Security Society The United States of America Women in Security

Militarized Masculinity and Gendered Security: War and Peace From a Feminist Perspective III

Saman Rejali analyses how the creation of soldiers through gendered military indoctrination inhibits their abilities to act as peacekeepers and non-violent actors both at home and abroad.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Human Rights India Rights Rija Rasul Society, Culture, and Security Women in Security

India’s Rape Laws and the Uber Ban

Uber, a Silicon Valley start-up that offers users easy access to cheap and reliable transportation, has become extremely popular worldwide. Recently, the government of Delhi banned Uber after a 26-year-old woman accused an Uber taxi driver of rape. The accused later confessed to the crime and was arrested. Sexual violence against women is rampant in Read More…