British Consul General and Director-General for Trade and Investment in Toronto, Kevin McGurgan, talks to Michele Di Leo about his diplomatic career, Britain’s path after Brexit, and Canada-UK relations.
5. Authors of the NCC
A list of authors, past and present
NATO Has No Good Options in Syria
The West’s ability to influence the Syrian civil war is very limited. In the interest of relieving suffering, the first thing we must do is dispel some myths about what is possible.
Canada, Fentanyl, and Safe Injection Sites: A Closer Look at Harm Reduction
Canada’s harm reduction efforts face new challenges with the onset of the fentanyl crisis. Safe injection sites have become a topic of debate among Canadian health officials and municipal governments, with no simple answers in sight.
Canada’ NATO Podcasts: Interview with Bianca Hossain Part II
Listen as Magdalena Surma interviews Bianca Hossain about her involvement in Toronto’s arts community along with the significance of public outreach and community engagement around the world.
Canada’s NATO Podcasts: Interview with Bianca Hossain Part I
Listen as Magdalena Surma interviews Bianca Hossain about her plans as the new Program Editor of Society, Culture, and International Relations.
Turkey’s turnaround in Syria: from Washington to Moscow
Ankara turns to Moscow amidst increasingly strained US-Turkish relations. Genevieve Zingg examines the shifting power dynamics in Syria as Washington is sidelined by the Russian-Turkish ceasefire deal.
Implications of a Trump administration on Foreign Aid and International Development?
What effect will President-Elect Trump have on international aid efforts? Sabrina Natale discusses the potential changes to foreign development and aid policies.
Dissuading Sweden from Joining NATO
Does Russia pose a direct military threat to Sweden? Léo-Paul explores
Curbing Coal Production: Is China Pulling Its Weight?
China’s coal burning contributes a significant amount of the total CO2 and greenhouse gases in the air, but its government claims to be working towards reducing its emissions. Marietta Armanyous looks at whether China is actually making efforts to change its impact on climate change from a negative to positive one.
Addressing Western Complicity in Yemen
Civilians in Yemen are suffering from a severe humanitarian crisis but have drawn little public attention. Farah Bogani addresses the complicity of Western powers in fuelling the conflict in Yemen.