The NATO Association of Canada’s Society, Culture, and Security program takes a look at the issues that impact Canadians’ every day lives while connecting them to international relations. The program covers a wide range of topics, which include: pop culture, art, film, global events, and socio-political relations. In addition, Society, Culture, and IR aims to examine and provide in-depth analyses that relate international affairs to the interests of Canadian society.
Ideology A peculiar thing about those that choose a life of extremism, is that despite all their flair for violence, they are extraordinarily ordinary. They are people, just like us, and they have a deeply articulated cause that they think is worthy of death. Amarnath Amarsingam wonders why we’re asking the wrong questions when it Read More…
The popular TV Drama “The Handmaids Tale” portrays Canada as a benevolent ally of American based asylum seekers. However, Canada’s current asylum seeking process is far more complicated and bureaucratic than Hollywood would lead us to believe.
Joseph McQuade discusses the worryingly fragile and degrading democracy and freedom in India ahead of the nation’s next federal election.
Assim J. Chaudhary explores the recent development of President Trump’s Immigration Policy and the implications it has on national as well as international relations.
President Trump recently said that the West Texas church shooting could have happened “anywhere.” He’s wrong.
China’s Top Gun rip-off was a box-office dud, yet its involvement with the Chinese air force reveals grand political ambitions.
Deradicalization has gained popularity in Canada, though some experts still question its effectiveness.
America’s gun laws are full of loopholes and gaps. And while some states are tightening their rules, others are only weakening them further.
The National Rifle Association has the last say when it comes to America’s gun laws. Here’s why.
Why did these attempts fail? What do they mean for Canada?