Global Horizons

The NAOC’s Global Horizons program is our outreach initiative oriented specifically towards high school students interested in learning more about international affairs, Canadian foreign policy, and NATO. Our website is dedicated to educating the public on current events in international affairs, and this page is devoted to making that process easier for high school students by providing resources that help guide them into this world and offer advice on pursuing a career in political science or international relations.
Climate Change Ethan Schwartz Global Horizons Podcasts

Exclusive Interview with the Head of the Green Climate Fund’s Independent Redress Mechanism, Dr. Lalanath de Silva

Ethan Schwartz Interviews Dr. Lalanath de Silva, Head of the Green Climate Fund’s Independent Redress Mechanism, to discuss the growth of non-judicial grievance mechanisms in conflict resolution.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Global Horizons Operations Security, Trade and the Economy

Women’s rights and the responsibility to protect (R2P) in conflict and post-conflict situations

This article analyzes the link between women’s rights and the notion of R2P in a conflict/ post-conflict situation. In so doing, this article suggests that recognizing WPS while implementing every phase of R2P is necessary to address atrocities against women during and after conflict.
Global Governance Global Horizons International Law & Policy International Relations Legal Editor NATO Peace & Security Projecting Politics Taylor Allen

Reworking the legal frameworks of the North Atlantic Treaty

Does NATO’s legal framework need updating? Analyst and program editor Taylor Allen seeks to address this fundamental question amidst criticisms of the organizations relevance and effectiveness.
Defence Spending Defense Development Expanding Community Global Governance Global Horizons International Law & Policy

NATO’s Building Integrity Policy: The Promotion of Good Governance to Reduce Security Risks

Junior research fellow Sivan Ghasem analyzes NATO’s Building Integrity (BI) and the promotion of good governance and principles of integrity, transparency and accountability in the defence and security sector.
Canada Defense Diplomatic Relations Eastern Europe and Russia Global Horizons International Law & Policy International Relations NATO NATO and Canada NATO Operations Naval Issues Projecting Politics Security Taylor Allen The United States of America Ukraine Western Europe

Testing NATO’s limits: Actionable Policy vs. Deterrence and Soft Power

Is NATO doing enough? In this comprehensive piece, analyst and program editor Taylor Allen critically analyzes bilateral relations between NATO and Russia amidst growing tensions over the past decade.
Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Global Governance Global Horizons International Law & Policy International Relations Space Space Taylor Allen Technology UN United Nations

Policing the Final Frontier: When International Law becomes Extraterrestrial

In this special extended report, Taylor Allen analyzes current space legislation and treaties and their effectiveness against the goals and technological advancements of both state actors and the private sector.