Prime Minister Trudeau’s ‘sunny ways’ will prove to be ineffective against an enemy that explicitly demonstrates a complete disregard for human life. Jayson Derow discusses why Canada has a ‘Responsibility to Protect’ the religious minorities of Iraq and Syria by taking the battle to ISIS through strategic and targeted airstrikes.
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Security in the Nordics, Part I of II: Finno-Russian Relations in an Era of Instability
Part I of this series examines Finland’s efforts to keep relations with Russia open and pragmatic at the same time as she pursues closer cooperation with NATO. Stay tuned for Part II, which evaluates the Swedish perspective on Baltic security
Backlash Over THAAD U.S Missile System
The United States and South Korea have agreed to install an advanced missile system in the Korean Peninsula and both China and North Korea have reacted. Kristyn Byrne explores what an angry China and North Korea mean for international security.
With Recent Moves Towards Ukraine and Russia, Trudeau Plays the Long Game
Is Trudeau playing the long game in Eastern Europe? Carter Vance looks at the liberal governments softer stance in Eastern Europe
Why you Should Pay Attention to Trump on his Bank Busting Political Strategy
The Republicans are trying to take the role of Bank Reformists away from the Democrats. Marko Gombac explains how this political strategy highlights important problems in the west’s economy
Canada’s NATO Podcasts: Interview with Emerson Murray
Listen as Magdalena Surma interviews Emerson Murray about his experience working as a Program Editor of Society, Culture and International Relations at the NATO Association of Canada.
The Monocle Daily’s Interview with Robert Baines
On Wednesday, July 20th, Robert Baines was interviewed by the Monocle Daily on the topic of Canada’s commitment to Latvia.
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.










