Andi Asimetaj interviews Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy and NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia, James Appathurai.
5. Authors of the NCC
A list of authors, past and present
Euroscepticism and European Security
Today the EU is suffering a crisis of legitimacy. Sonia Liang explores the rise of Euroscepticism and what it means for Europe’s future.
Peacekeeping Promises Little Peace: The Realities of 21st Century Conflicts
Canada was once viewed as a leader of UN peacekeeping missions. However, this role has shifted with the changing nature of global conflicts. Jayson Derow discusses why it would be more effective for the Liberal government to devote military resources to the battle in Iraq and Syria, instead of fragmenting the Canadian Armed Forces to various ineffective missions in Africa to fight the same enemy.
American National Security Elite on Trump: “Not Qualified to be President”
In an open letter, 50 Republican foreign policy specialists outline why Donald Trump should not be President of the United States.
More Than Meets the Eye: Female Saudi Athletes at the 2016 Rio Olympics
Are Saudi women challenging the status quo at the Rio games? Grace Lee takes a deeper look at the story of female Saudi athletes at the 2016 Olympics.
Were We Ready for More Refugees?
Were we ready for more refugees? Jeyolyn Christi discusses the influx of Syrian refugees in relation to affordable housing concerns in Canada.
Exclusive Interview with Serhii Kuzan
Serhii Kuzan discusses some of the projects and support that he has provided to Ukrainian soldiers. He is a Ukrainian lawyer from Kharkiv who, following the Revolution of Dignity in 2014, became an advisor to the Secretary of Ukraine’s Council on National Security and Defense.
Saudi Women Get Behind the Wheel
How are Saudi women pushing for the right to drive? Sophie Barnett discusses recent trends in the status of Saudi Arabia’s women.
The Weaponization of Populations: What Erdogan’s strong-arming means for the European Project
Erdogan has threatened to drop out of the migrant deal should the EU not grant visa-free travel to Turkish citizens by October. Marko Gombac explores how the weaponization of populations sets a dangerous precedent for a Europe in crisis
Hague Ruling Collateral
How the courts attempt to reel in a giant have affected Taiwan