How can refugees be integrated economically and socially? Sonia Liang analyzes the critical issue of integration during times of crisis.
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.
Autocrats against Rebels against Terrorists: The Difficulty of Creating Peace in Syria
Will the ceasefire succeed? Michele Di Leo analyzes why the chaos in Syria means that a long-term plan for peace will be difficult to create.
Interview on Education in Armed Conflict with Fe Nogra Abog -Education Advisor at Plan International Canada (Part II of II)
In part II of II, Natasha Dobrijevic interviews Fe Nogra Abog, Education Adviser at Plan Canada, on the importance of education in conflict zones.
Interview on Education in Armed Conflict with Fe Nogra Abog -Education Advisor at Plan International Canada (Part I of II)
Natasha Dobrijevic interviews Fe Nogra Abog, Education Adviser at Plan Canada, on the importance of education in conflict zones.
Implementing SDG 16: Interview with International Bridges to Justice CEO & Founder, Karen Tse
Sonia Liang talks to Karen Tse about the importance of access to justice for all people.
Learning in War: Including Education in Humanitarian Initiatives
With the increase of civil wars and armed conflicts around the world there has also been an increase in debate surrounding humanitarian aid. Natasha Dobrijevic discusses the necessity and the challenge of including education in humanitarian aid.
Infographic: Education in Emergencies
Among the most often neglected right in conflict zones is a child’s right to education. Natasha Dobrijevic summarizes education in emergencies statistics.
Euroscepticism and European Security
Today the EU is suffering a crisis of legitimacy. Sonia Liang explores the rise of Euroscepticism and what it means for Europe’s future.
What Turkey’s Failed Coup Could Mean for Future U.S. Relations
In the aftermath of the failed attempt at a military coup against the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, there is potential for major shifts in the current geopolitical alliances. Kristyn Byrne explores what this means for Turkey’s NATO membership and relations Turkey-U.S. relations.
NATO Stability through Enlargement
The Brexit vote proved what was thought not to be possible in international affairs – international organizations are indeed vulnerable to disintegration. Zhikica Pagovski explores how continued enlargement can be a stabilizing force for NATO.