Kristyn Byrne discusses the case of Canadian Salim Alaradi detained in UAE.
Expanding Community
The Expanding Community program at the NAOC has three aims. First, the program seeks to explore the growth of the NATO alliance, prospective members and relationship with partners. Secondly, it looks at human rights issues and its effects on NATO member and partner countries. Thirdly, it features Canada’s global connections, including our links to other nations on a bilateral basis, and the role Canada plays within international and multilateral institutions. Check back regularly for original articles, as well as links to related news, blog posts and videos from around the world.
The Port of Iqaluit (or Kimmirut): Nunavut’s Lifeline
Funding has been announced for a new deepwater port in Iqaluit, but Paul Pryce questions whether this is the best location for Nunavut’s future prosperity.
International Institutions and the Refugees
Discussing the refugee crisis on the international stage.
70 Years On: Japan’s Role in WWII Continues to Haunt Ties with Beijing
John Pollock uncovers some of China’s old wounds that remain from Japan’s role from WWII.
Mountains of Garbage Spark Protests in Lebanon
Garbage crisis in Lebanon gets stinky.
The Surreal Reality of the “Russian-Occupied” Crimea
The persecution of Tatars in the Russian-occupied Crimea reflects the cold truth that history has repeated itself in Crimea today.
The Prospects of Russia as a Petro-state
The drop in oil price has been a challenge to Russia for some time. But some predicts that Russia is not as vulnerable as it was in 1986.
EU Accession: Past, Present, and Future
In Part VIII of this EU series, Sandra Song provides a visual aid on EU membership by dates of accession, and what the future holds for candidate countries.
A Guide to EU Enlargement
In Part VII, Sandra Song demonstrates the aims and process of EU membership and enlargement.
Ethiopia Sets Sights on Space
Kelsey Berg uncovers the misconceptions of Ethiopia, and whether the state should devote all of its resources to food security over its technological or political affairs.