In the past year, Europe has experienced a surge of support for right-wing populist parties. Mary Zelenova highlights the common themes in the platforms of these parties.
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 Partner on the Adriatic: Why Montenegro’s Accession Matters for the Balkans
Aidan Simardone explores how Montenegro’s accession to NATO has the potential to increase political, economic, and security-related cooperation with Balkan states.
NATO Association of Canada interviews H.E. Anne Kari Hansen Ovind, Norway’s Ambassador to Canada
Michele Di Leo interviews H.E. Anne Kari Hansen Ovind, Norway’s Ambassador to Canada.
Is Ukraine Going to Lean Towards NATO after the Recent Violence in Avdiivka?
Will the violence in Avdiivka lead to Ukraine having a referendum to join NATO?
The Aftermath of the Holey Artisan Bakery Attack In Bangladesh
Juthika Hasan reports on Islamic fundamentalism in Bangladesh and the Bangladeshi and international response following the Holey Artisan Bakery Attack in Dhaka.
Mr. President’s Disloyal Opposition
What’s the next step for the Women’s March on Washington?
Invisible Children: Russia’s Dima Yakovlev Law
In this article, Mary Zelenova highlights the human rights concerns in the Russian law barring American families from adopting Russian children.
Boko Haram in Nigeria: A Review
Boko Haram is an extremist group located in West Africa: in Nigeria and pockets in Chad, Cameroon and Niger. The group swore allegiance to ISIS in 2015, veering away from original ally Al-Qaeda. They have committed atrocities such as kidnapping tourists, suicide bombings, and gunning down officials in West Africa. The ultimate aim for Read More…
In Conversation with Jieun Baek (Part I): Information Revolution in North Korea
Do Information leaks really change something in North Korea? In part 1 of this two-part interview, Mégane Visette interviews Jieun Baek about her research and experience in and out of North Korea.
NATO Association of Canada interviews the Consul General of France in Toronto, Marc Trouyet
Michele Di Leo interviews Marc Trouyet, the Consul General of France in Toronto, about the most interesting aspects of his diplomatic career, as well as France’s efforts as to combat terrorism and remain an active player in the international system.