In her article article about Obama’s legacy, Ida Mannisto explores how closely two of Barack Obama’s key foreign policy legacies aligned with Justin Trudeau’s position on the issues.
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.
Will Bulgaria and Moldova Tilt Towards Russia?
With the election of pro-Russian presidential candidates in Moldova and Bulgaria in November, some Western critics fear the further disintegration of the European project. Thomas Lee examines the votes in each country and the potential likelihood of a pivot to Moscow.
The Identity Politics of NAFTA: How Commercial Factors Undermine the Possibilities for Further Integration
In her article Ida Mannisto explores of the commonly neglected cultural aspects of NAFTA
It’s more complicated than Yes or No : Italy’s Referendum Explained
Michele Di Leo analyzes how the passing of the Italian referendum could intiate some of the most drastic political change in Italian history.
The Ottawa Process: Two Decades Later
Twenty years after the Ottawa Process, Ida Mannisto explores the precedent that the treaty established for international accords banning weapons.
L’avenir du mouvement souvereigniste au Quebec: Charlotte Provost, Megane Visette et Charlotte Le Vay partagent leur perspective
Dans la premiere partie d’une serie de trois podcastes sur la politique dans le monde francophone, Charlotte Provost, Megane Visette et Charlotte Le Vay partagent leur perspective sur l’avenir du mouvement souvereigniste au Quebec.
The Rise of Donald Trump
Dissecting the complex social and political dynamics that propelled Donald Trump to the Presidency.
Colombia: The Play-By-Play
After half a century of conflict, peace in Colombia is within arms reach. Program Editor Ashley McIntyre highlights the situation in Colombia and updates us on what’s happening now in the peace process.
“The Rwandan genocide will never leave me”: Romeo Dallaire’s life with PTSD
Charlotte Le Vay reviews Romeo Dallaire’s newest book on living with PTSD after his peacekeeping mission in Rwanda during the genocide.
Canada’s new carbon pricing policy: 4 questions to consider
Prime Minister Trudeau’s recent carbon pricing policy has been a prominent topic of discussion. Catherine Gao explores four questions that may come up to be addressed before 2018.