With many of Canada’s foreign fighters emerging from Calgary, it must be explored how a cosmopolitan city has now become a ‘hotbed’ for ISIS recruitment. Nabil Bhatia attempts to answer this question by investigating cases of radicalization in the Canadian city.
5. Authors of the NCC
A list of authors, past and present
Conspiracies, Misinformation, and the Dysphoria of Politics
The 2016 US election has been a watershed for the rise of conspiracy theories in public discussion and policy. Their popularity will have serious consequences for international politics.
Exploring the Effects of Economic Instability in Venezuela
Venezuela’s economy and people face disaster amid a currency crisis, food and medical shortages, and a dangerous security situation. Mitchell Haid examines the severity of Venezuela’s problems and what the government is doing about it.
Robert Baines Named President and Chief Executive Officer of the NATO Association of Canada
February 13, 2017 (TORONTO) – Today, the NATO Association of Canada (NAOC) is announcing its newly elected President and Chief Executive Officer, Robert Baines, CD, MA. Mr. Baines is succeeding the NAOC’s long-serving president, Ms. Julie Lindhout, effective March 10, 2017. In an increasingly complex and uncertain world, the NATO Association educates Canadians about Read More…
Is the EU Trying to Make Migration a Libya Problem?
EU members met with Libya to discuss plans to stem the flow of migration from Africa to Europe. Farah Bogani explores the potential impacts of the new migration policy and whether it risks increasing instability in Libya.
Amid violence in Kashmir, the 2003 India-Pakistan ceasefire stands on the edge of failure
John Pollock discusses the potential of a ceasefire breakdown following the recent cross-border clashes between Pakistan and India in Kashmir.
Can Arctic cooperation be the next victim of great power competition?
Ryan Atkinson discusses whether the current crisis between Russia and the West can undermine cooperation in the Arctic.
Vladimir Putin’s visit to Hungary: Russia’s diplomatic battle against EU sanctions
Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to Hungary has caught the attention of European Union leaders, Nick Raffey discusses the significance of growing Russian-Hungarian relations.
Accroissement des tensions en Ukraine suite à la reprise des hostilités
Que se passe-t-il actuellement en Ukraine, suite à la reprise des combats entre les forces Ukrainiennes et les séparatistes ? Léo-Paul donne un bref résumé de la situation.
There’s Method to the Madness
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer’s baffling insistence on the inauguration’s crowd size appears to fit into a broader communications strategy designed to bait the press establishment. So far it has worked swimmingly.