NATO has always been a collective defence organization, aimed at repelling an external threat to Alliance members. However, ever since the Harmel Report of 1967, and certainly since the end of the Cold War, NATO’s purview has widened to include a much more prominent diplomatic role, related to a much broader understanding of what constitutes a security concern, without compromising its original mission. Changsung Lee considers whether this latter-day understanding of NATO’s purpose might serve as a template for a future multilateral security structure in Northeast Asia that could facilitate a rules-based order in that region, and perhaps help catalyze the reunification of the Korean Peninsula.
5. Authors of the NCC
A list of authors, past and present
Testing NATO’s limits: Actionable Policy vs. Deterrence and Soft Power
Is NATO doing enough? In this comprehensive piece, analyst and program editor Taylor Allen critically analyzes bilateral relations between NATO and Russia amidst growing tensions over the past decade.
16 Days Campaign: Interview with Commodore Rebecca Patterson
For NAOC’s final contribution to the 16 Days Campaign, Julia Schaumer has sat down with Commodore Rebecca Patterson to find out a little more about Operation HONOUR and what the Canadian Armed Forces are doing about the issue of sexual misconduct in the military.
Truth Makes You Free: A Special Report on Countering the Threat of Disinformation
In this special report, Ryan Atkinson outlines the problem disinformation poses to NATO, including an overview of the major steps member states are taking to counter the evolving threat.
Nation States & NATO
Analyst and Editor Taylor Allen’s special interactive map publication, filled with informative excerpts on NATO’s member states, its leaders within the Alliance and some of its most important partner states.
Regions in Review: Is Canada Taking Arctic Security Seriously?
The NATO Association of Canada’s program editors look at the Arctic as a region of growing strategic significance and consider if Canada, in particular, is giving it the security focus is deserves, either militarily, economically, or environmentally.
Women’s Rights Legislation in NATO Member States
Julia Schaumer has made an interactive map which highlights key women’s rights legislation in all NATO member-states.
America’s Trade War: Containing China?
In this article, Dakota Bewley discusses the trade war between the US and China. Is President Trump’s aggressive outlook towards China a tool for economic containment?
16 Days Campaign: A/Commr. Shirley Cuillierrier
This week, the NAOC continues with its contribution to the 16 Days Campaign where Julia Schaumer has sat down with several high-profile Canadian women who share their opinions on how to implement best practices in the workplace as well their views on women in leadership positions.
NAOC’s 16 Days of Activism: Margot Franssen
Every year, from November 25th to December 10th, the NATO Association of Canada is proud to participate in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign. This campaign highlights the need to address the violence that women face at all levels and in all arenas. This year, the focus is on ending gender-based violence Read More…