Yanish discusses the proposed free movement initiative of citizens between the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand
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.
A Shift in Brazil’s Foreign Policy
Yanish writes about Brazil’s foreign policies with the Middle East.
The ISIS saga continues…
Saad explains that Canada’s involvement in the fight against ISIS raises important questions about the history of the terrorist group and Canada’s military involvement.
NATO and the Nordics Part One: Sweden’s NATO debate in the wake of Russian bellicosity
In Part one, Ben Abonyi assesses Sweden’s strategic connections with NATO, and Russian aggression against Sweden’s potential NATO membership.
A Ticket Forward: The Transformative Power of Travel
Adena Eliasoph explores the extent to which the non-profit industry can capitalize on the process of globalization, and the social benefits that can be derived by cultivating and galvanizing a culture of globally minded travelers dedicated to paying it forward.
Cuba, America and the Internet
Yanish writes about the growing importance of the internet in light of the newly renewed relations between Cuba and the United States.
Uncertainty Pervades as Israelis Go to the Polls
Benjamin reports from Jerusalem on the status of Israeli elections and the implications involved in the electoral battle for premiership.
Russia’s new friends
Saad writes an insight about Russia’s new diplomatic relations.
An Alliance of Interests or Community of Values?
Paul Pryce discusses the transient nature of national interests and argues for a renewed focus on values as the thing which holds NATO together.
US Arctic policy and falling commodity prices: Implications for Canada’s North
Georgi writes an insight about the US Arctic policies and the implications for Canada