President Trump recently said that the West Texas church shooting could have happened “anywhere.” He’s wrong.
Society, Culture, and Security
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.
“Sky Hunter” Demonstrates China’s Ambition for Power at All Fronts
China’s Top Gun rip-off was a box-office dud, yet its involvement with the Chinese air force reveals grand political ambitions.
A Look at Anti-Radicalization Programs in Canada
Deradicalization has gained popularity in Canada, though some experts still question its effectiveness.
America’s Gun Problem, Pt. II: Illogical Legislation
America’s gun laws are full of loopholes and gaps. And while some states are tightening their rules, others are only weakening them further.
America’s Gun Problem, Pt. I: The Power of the NRA
The National Rifle Association has the last say when it comes to America’s gun laws. Here’s why.
South Korean Special Forces attempted to assassinate Kim Il-sung
Why did these attempts fail? What do they mean for Canada?
Does Venezuela Need to Completely Collapse Before We Care?-Part 1
Part I of this article discusses the conditions that set off the economic crisis in Venezuela
Mathematics Meets Politics: On the Application of Chaos Theory to Politics
Chaos theory holds that there’s predictability in seemingly random events. So, is it possible to predict world events using mathematical models? Or assist in development of military applications?
Restaging Othello, 1974: Interview with D. Jeremy Smith
Our interview with theatre director D. Jeremy Smith on how Driftwood Theatre’s production of Othello can teach audiences a history lesson about Canadian peacekeeping.
Not All Opinions Are Created Equal
An opinion is only as good as the information on which it’s based. In a world of competing narratives, a commitment to intellectual honesty is our best defence against deception and ignorance.