Kristyn Byrne dissects the tension faced by the Uighur community in China
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.
Is it Time for Canada to Pivot Back to Peacekeeping?
Marta Canneri examines Canada’s current role in UN peacekeeping operations
Saudi Arabia Looks North
In the midst of regional turmoil Saudi Arabia explores a new relationship with an unlikely ally, Russia; Hasan Siddiqui explains
Iran Nuclear Talks and Predicting the Price of Oil
On Tuesday it was announced that a historic deal had been reached in the Iran Nuclear Talks, inviting intense debate over its possible effects on the wider political environment
From Microstate to “Little Sparta”: the International Rise of the United Arab Emirates
Marta Canneri examines the emergence of the United Arab Emirates as a powerful figure in global politics
Canada and the AIIB: Idleness and Silence Must Be Avoided
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has finally become a reality. In the meantime, Canada has been silent.
Uganda’s Defence Reforms in Review
Paul Pryce discusses Uganda’s Defence White Paper and the extent to which defence reforms there can be a model for other African militaries.
For Somalia, there’s MasterCard
MasterCard is now the first international banking institution to enter Somalia
“Powerless in the Face of Tragedy”: Evaluating the “Responsibility Not to Veto” Proposal
Marta Canneri examines the France-backed “Responsibility Not to Veto” proposal, which plans to introduce a “code of conduct” for the P5 nations of the Security Council.
No Country for ISIS
Hasan Siddiqui brings to light the brewing conflict between two militant groups in Afghanistan, the infamous Taliban and the ruthless ISIS