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.
Who are the enemies of the West, according to the alt-right? Benson Cheung explores alt-right ideologue Steve Bannon’s beliefs about he thinks ails Western civilization these days, in the second part of an occasional series on the Nationalist wing of the Trump administration.
President Donald Trump’s executive order on sanctuary cities and illegal immigration, although not binding by law yet, has prompted mixed legal reaction among states and cities. Some echo his sentiments to crack down on undocumented immigrants, while others stand their ground and fight on.
Natalia Valencia examines the challenges and hurdles faced by unaccompanied minors from the Northern Triangle crossing the border into the United States.
Is terrorism going to become a normal occurrence as attacks are happening more frequently in the West?
Anti-immigration parties are becoming more prominent in Europe. Will Canada follow suit?
Critics of proportional representation say it gives a platform to extremism. Is that true?
How will Brexit shape Britain’s foreign policy towards other multinational partnerships and organizations?
With various claims circulating about the effect that immigration has on the receiving countries, this simple guide separates truth from myth.
Rejeanne Lacroix investigates the implementation of the social parasite tax in Belarus and the subsequent nationwide protests. She reflects upon possible political strategies for the former Soviet country.
Human Rights Watch is active around the world, trying to accurately report on human rights abuses and make governments accountable to their people. So why did the Israeli government ban them from obtaining a work visa?