On Wednesday, July 20th, Robert Baines was interviewed by the Monocle Daily on the topic of Canada’s commitment to Latvia.
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China’s W20 Leadership
How has the W20 conference addressed China’s gender concerns? Sophie Barnett discusses the Chinese government’s commitments to promoting gender equality.
Financing Education: Understanding the Education Cannot Wait Fund
In countries and communities where war and natural disasters can last for years, children are not given the opportunity to realize their right to eduction. Natasha Dobrijevic explores the new Education Cannot Wait fund and what it means for the future of education in emergencies.
Canada’s NATO Podcasts: Interview with Natasha Dobrijevic
Listen as Magdalena Surma interviews Natasha Dobrijevic about the work that she is currently doing as the Program Editor of the Expanding Community Program at the NATO Association of Canada.
Whatever Happened to Kony?
Four years after one of the most viral campaigns online campaigns of all time, Neil Siviter examines the aftermath of KONY 2012 and how it has impacted both the Lord’s Resistance Army, and the concept of liberal intervention.
The Black Sea Divide: The Importance of NATO in Eastern Europe
What are the underlying divisions between states in the Black Sea region? Pierre-Olivier Bussieres explores the economic reasons for Romania and Bulgaria’s disagreements over a proposal to create a joint NATO Black Sea naval force and what it says about European integration.
Bangladesh in Denial about IS Presence
Over 20 people died in Bangladesh on July 1st in an attack claimed by IS. Kristyn Byrne explores how the Bangladeshi government is responding to this tragedy.
Canada’s NATO Podcasts: Interview with Mr. Robert Kearns
Listen as Magdalena Surma interviews the Chairman and Founder of Ireland Park Foundation, Mr. Robert Kearns. He is also the President and Founder of Kearns Insurance Corporation and Kearns Investment Corporation.
Blockchain: Financial Security is Only the Beginning
Julia Peng discusses how blockchain-based applications, such as Bitcoin, can impact on financial security and increase the political and economic power of terrorist organizations.
South China Sea: Regional Instability and the Hague Ruling
Now that the Hague’s ruled in favour of the Philippines over its competing territorial claims with China, what’s next for tensions in the South China Sea? Catherine Gao sees political instability on the rise.