Non-Resident Indian involvement in the recent election in Punjab prompts a much needed discussion of the way transnational movements are reshaping and redefining political boundaries.
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.
Exclusive: Canada’s Ambassador to the United States, H.E. David MacNaughton, discusses Canadian-American relations with the NATO Association of Canada
In this exclusive interview, H.E. David MacNaughton talks about the critical role that he plays, as Canada’s Ambassador to it’s most important ally, during this critical time in Canada-U.S. relations.
The Assassination of Kim Jong-nam: North Korea and Malaysia in Conflict
Juthika Hasan discusses the recent assassination of Kim Jong-Nam, half brother of Kim Jong-Un, in Malaysia, and the resultant conflict between the previously allied nations.
Who to Trust in Latin American Politics? Part 2
This is the second in a two-part series exploring corruption in the politics of Latin America. This article touches on the depth of recent corruption scandals in Latin America. The bid for the construction of the 2016 Olympic Village and over US $10 billion in other contracts were won by Brazil’s top engineering firm, Read More…
What are the top 10 Elections of 2017?
This year will be remembered for its elections around the globe. Listed below are the top 10 national elections coming up this year covering Europe, Asia, Africa, South America and the Oceania. Click on the links below to read more about any of the elections covered in this infographic (note that some articles are in Read More…
Exclusive: In-depth Q&A with Ukraine’s Ambassador to Canada, H.E. Andriy Shevchenko
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Canada, H.E. Andriy Shevchenko, talks about his prior experiences as a journalist and politician, and why he believes Russia poses an existential threat to the West.
The Role of the Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers
What is the Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers? Mary Zelenova explores the organization’s role in fostering allied interoperability among NATO members.
Who to Trust in Latin American Politics? Part 1
This is the first in a two-part series exploring corruption in the politics of Latin America. This article touches on the depth of recent corruption scandals in Brazil. Part 2 will address the far-reaching effects of those scandals throughout the region. In December 2016, 15,000 people marched the streets in Sao Paulo to fight Read More…
The Ratification of CETA: A Discussion
Juthika Hasan explores the recently ratified CETA, what it contains, and what that might mean for Canadians.
NATO Association interviews the Consul General of Ukraine in Toronto, Andrii Veselovskyi
In this interview, Andrii Veselovskyi, the Consul General of Ukraine in Toronto, talks to Michele Di Leo about his career in diplomacy, and how Russian aggression in Eastern Ukraine has ramifications for Canada’s security and global stability.