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.

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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.

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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.