Since its inception in 1949, Canada has played an integral role in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and its numerous military and non-military engagements. As a founding member, Canada’s involvement over the past 70 years has varied from troop deployment and training in Europe during much of the Cold War, to activity abroad in places like Afghanistan and Libya. The articles in the NATO and Canada program examine NATO’s operational history and Canada’s role from a multitude of perspectives. The NATO Association of Canada aims to supply Canadians with a greater insight into the inner workings of this long-standing alliance and its Canadian contributions.
Megan explores the dire situation in which Yarmouk’s residents currently reside, constantly fearing a coupled threat of Assad’s regime on one hand, and ISIS on the other. All the while, Yarmouk struggles to make ends meet, with many lacking access to water, food and daily necessities due to a lack of humanitarian assistance.
Kevin Hempstead examines recent diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and Canada surrounding the tenure of U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman.
Waring explores Canada and Ukraine’s long history together, and shines light on recent developments with respect to the conflict.
Megan looks into the recent expansion of Canadian military operations into Syrian territory and explores the legal implications of this unprecedented move.
Daniel Waring takes an in-depth look into negotiations between the rebel group, FARC, and the government of Colombia.
Paul Pryce discusses the transient nature of national interests and argues for a renewed focus on values as the thing which holds NATO together.
Eric Sabiti looks into Bill C-51 and discusses its ramifications on security and surveillance.
Paul Pryce cautions that the Army Renewal program does not adequately address some of the Canadian Army’s greatest challenges and proposes some routes for reform.
In part II of this series, Zaid looks into recommendations made to the UNSC by NGO Working Group on WPS to further the implementation of the WPS agenda in the UNSC. In addition, he highlights steps taken by NATO to integrate women into its structure and operations in accordance with its support and adoption of the WPS agenda.
Zaid Al-Nassir explores the history of UNSC resolution 1325 on Women in Security, and examines the Security Council’s implementation of the agenda thus far.