Krista Burns discusses how international interference in the Ukrainian political crisis is eerily similar to Cold War divisions.
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.
Cold War Traps: NATO considers giving Georgia a MAP
NATO needs to wait until Georgia resolves its border issues with Russia before handing it a MAP
What We Learnt From the 2013 Secretary General’s Annual Report (Part 2/2)
Oluwaseun Onasanya dissects NATO’s latest Annual Report and offers some interesting talking points to consider as the year progresses.
The ‘Right’ Kind of Justice
Assessing the efficacy of international criminal prosecutions as a tool for bolstering human rights.
Why Yanukovych Was Right To Exercise Caution With The EU- Ukraine Deal (PART 2)
Continuation of the first article that tries to rationalize Victor Yanukovych’s decision to delay signing of the EU Agreement.
What We Learnt From The Secretary General’s 2013 Annual Report (Part 1/2)
Oluwaseun Onasanya dissects NATO’s latest Annual Report and offers some interesting talking points to consider as the year progresses.
Why Yanukovych Was Right To Exercise Caution With The EU- Ukraine Deal (Part 1)
Oluwaseun Onasanya plyas the Devil’s advocate and tries to rationalize Victor Yanukovych’s decision to halt the signing of the EU Agreement.
Leaders of the Ukrainian Opposition: Bright Options for the Future?
Opposition leaders are looking to the West, but some are following the example of Europe’s worst practices.
The Knesset Speech and Canada’s Role On the International Stage
Oluwaseun Onasanya looks at how Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s speech to the Israeli Knesset could affect Canada’s international standing.
Beyond the Rhetoric: Canada’s Position on Israel
Justine Reisler discusses the impact of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s trip to Israel and his address to the Knesset.