Seema Kawar discusses recent attacks against Muslim women in Ontario in the wake of the Paris attacks and questions whether they are the target of a misplaced vendetta.
4. Programs
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Will the Paris Talks on Climate Change Produce a Deal?
As world leaders take another stab at addressing climate change, our program editors debate whether the Paris talks will succeed.
#Welcomeallrefugees: How Canada’s Refugee Policy Strengthens our Security and Society
Megan argues that the influx of Syrian refugees to Canada are a source of strength, not security concerns
Talk to a Diplomat: Ms. Nazifa Langaryan, Consul General of Afghanistan
Watch as Program Editor of Global Horizons, Magdalena Surma interviews Ms. Nazifa Langaryan, Consul General of Afghanistan in Toronto.
Collateral Damage: The Economic Toll of Worsening Russian-Turkish Relations
Michael Kang looks into the potential economic consequences that might result from Russian trade restrictions on Turkey following the downing of the Russian Su-24 jet in Syria.
COP21: Issues of the Tiny Blue Dot
Analyzing the 2015 Paris Climate Change Conference
Why Women Matter: The Importance of Gender Balance in Government
In light of Justin Trudeau’s new cabinet, Genevieve Zingg takes a look at the impact of gender balancing in global governance.
Women of the Palestinian Intifadas
Seema Kawar takes a look at the participation of women and girls in the past Palestinian Intifadas and the most recent uprising.
Canada- A New Honest Broker
Matthew Rae discusses the role of the ‘Honest Broker’ in International Relations, and the Canadian government’s approach to returning to ‘Pearsonian’ foreign affairs.
An Unfriendly Reminder: American Displeasure Over Brexit
Anthony Galea explores American concerns over the United Kingdom’s possible exit from the European Union.