Jemma Finnegan discusses the US and China’s historical commitment to the Paris Agreement and what it means for the global climate regime.
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.
Far-Right Nationalism: When Progressivism Fails To Deliver
Michele Di Leo analyzes the potential effect on economic and multilateral agreements if far-right nationalist parties were to be elected.
Canadians in Cuba: Will American Presence Change the Tourism Experience?
How is the Canadian tourism experience affected by the increase of American presence in a beloved vacation spot? Charlotte Le Vay explores the ways in which the influx of American wealth into the country has the potential to change the economic landscape of Cuba.
Race and the Politics of Guns, Part II
Race continues to play a critical role in US gun politics today – from public opinion on gun rights vs. gun control, to the disproportionate impact of gun violence on communities of colour.
UN Reveals Peacekeepers Had a Major Role in Haiti’s Cholera Epidemic
In a shocking development, the UN recently revealed that for the better part of six years it covered up the significant role its peacekeepers in starting and perpetuating the cholera epidemic in Haiti.
The Legacy of the Japanese Empire
Japanese Emperor Akihito has hinted he wants to abdicate – what does this mean for his country’s politics and culture? Catherine Gao explores his life and legacy.
Race and the Politics of Guns, Part I
The American gun debate has a deeply racial dimension – and neither gun rights nor gun control advocates can escape it. Part 1 of this series explores the racial history of U.S. gun politics.
Britain’s Departure Creates a Potential Off Ramp for EU’s Current Course
Many are wondering how harmful Brexit will be for both the UK and the EU. Carter Vance explains how it offers an opportunity to get off the path of growing nationalist separatism
Beyond “Imagined Communities”
Why is it that some nations have so much wealth and some are poor? Do current economic formations have roots in historical processes? Lira Loloci gives us a postcolonial examination of the immigration regimes.
Cheering on the Refugee Olympic Team?
What should the international response to the Refugee Olympic Team? Grace Lee discusses responses to the inaugural team at this year’s Olympic Games.