In this article, Mary Zelenova explores the aftermath of mass evacuations of civilians from the besieged territory of eastern Aleppo.
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.
NATO Association of Canada interviews H.E. Daniel Costello, Canada’s Ambassador to the European Union
H.E. Daniel Costello, the Canadian Ambassador to the European Union, talks to Michele Di Leo about his diplomatic career, CETA, political stability in Europe, and Canada-EU relations.
How the Syria Ceasefire Brought Russia and Turkey Together
Juthika Hasan investigates how the ceasefire on Syria is paving the way for future relations between Russia and Turkey.
What Next after the Berlin Attack? Merkel in Crisis
In this article, Juthika Hasan investigates the impact that the terror attack in Berlin, Germany has had on Angela Merkel’s campaign and public support for the opposition.
Trump’s Impact on Global Security: What Can We Expect?
Mary Zelenova explores President-elect Donald Trump’s stance on international affairs in order to analyze his potential foreign policy strategy. Find out what we might expect from the next President of the United States.
NATO Association of Canada interviews the British Consul General and Director-General for UK Trade and Investment in Toronto, Kevin McGurgan
British Consul General and Director-General for Trade and Investment in Toronto, Kevin McGurgan, talks to Michele Di Leo about his diplomatic career, Britain’s path after Brexit, and Canada-UK relations.
A Close Look at the United States-Canada Joint Arctic Leaders’ Statement
What is the US-Canada Joint Arctic Leaders’ Statement, and what are its provisions and effects? Mary Zelenova explores.
A ‘Standing Rock’ in Canada?
Will protests against the Kinder Morgan Expansion become Canada’s ‘Standing Rock’? In this article, Juthika Hasan explores how the environmental and First Nations reaction to the approval of the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Expansion Project could echo the ‘Standing Rock’ protests in the United States.
NATO Association of Canada interviews Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine, Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze
Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze, the Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, talks with Michele Di Leo about Ukraine’s transition to democracy, its hopes for an EU partnership, and the vital importance of NATO.
Who Won the Austrian Presidential Election 2016?
In this article Jonathan Todorov covers the 2016 Austrian Presidential election and how the results could impact the European Union, NATO and Canada.