In Part 2 of 2, Peter Fahrenholtz, the German Consul General in Toronto, discusses the EU, NATO, and German-Canadian relations.
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.
Part 1: NATO Association of Canada interviews the German Consul General in Toronto, Peter Fahrenholtz
In Part 1 of 2, Peter Fahrenholtz, the German Consul General in Toronto, discusses his career, the importance of Africa in European affairs, and society and politics in Germany.
Getting it right with China : Michele Di Leo interviews former Canadian Ambassador David Mulroney
How should Canada approach its relationship with China? Michele Di Leo speaks with Canada’s former Ambassador to China, David Mulroney.
To trade or not to trade with North Korea: A case for more engagement with North Korean people
How trading activities are becoming ways of quiet resistance in North Korea should make us think twice about harsh economic sanctions. Mégane Visette analyzes.
Never say it Could Never Happen : How Trump’s victory could unleash Political Change in Europe
Does Trump’s victory have political implications for other Western countries? Michele Di Leo analyzes how “Trumpism” could potentially promote some of the most drastic political change seen in the 21st century.
South Africa Quits the ICC: A Sign of The Times?
Jemma Finnegan discusses the motives and repercussions of South Africa’s withdrawal from the ICC.
Canada’s Conflict Prevention in Mauritania
“Through NATO’s Science for Peace and Security program, Canada has assisted Mauritania on disaster response. Paul Pryce discusses the importance of this civilian partnership.”
A Formidable Woman for a Difficult Job
NAOC President Julie Lindhout speaks with Dr. Edita Tahiri at the 93rd Rose-Roth Seminar of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.
Changing Opinions in a High-Stakes Game: Ukraine, NATO and Russia
What does the rest of the NATO alliance think of Ukraine’s membership bid? Sonia Liang discusses.
Canada Reaffirms Peace Operations at 2016 United Nations Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial in London
What is Canada’s role in international peacekeeping? Sabrina Natale discusses the 2016 United Nations Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial in London.