Four years after one of the most viral campaigns online campaigns of all time, Neil Siviter examines the aftermath of KONY 2012 and how it has impacted both the Lord’s Resistance Army, and the concept of liberal intervention.
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.
Pacific Power Bloc Rising
Implications of the Malabar 2016 naval exercise and the possibility of greater collaboration between the U.S., Japan, and India. David Sutton
Should there be Referendums?
Today’s EU referendum brings up not only the question of whether Britain would be better with or without Europe, but whether referendums are the way these decisions should be made.
Brexit to Your Left
Those in the “Leave” camp of the Brexit debate are not solely UKIP and rebellious Tories – there are left-wing Brexiters too. But how do they make their case?
China’s Defensive Diplomacy: Competing Notions of Human Rights
Catherine Gao examines the Chinese government’s use of “defensive diplomacy” when facing international criticism of its human rights record. She argues competing notions of human rights between China and the West are at play.
Confronting Sexual Assault: Why College Campuses Need Reform Now
Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault. In wake of two high profile sexual assault cases involving college athletes, Marissa Young discusses the critical policy reforms that need to take place within the criminal justice system and beyond
Defining Taiwan
An interview with Director-General Catherine Y. M. Hsu of Taipei’s Economic and Cultural Office in Toronto
The Breakdown on Brexit
In the lead up to the EU referendum, Usman Javed takes a look at public debate on Brexit and the various factors behind voters’ preferences.
Transgender Rights in Canada: An Uphill Battle
How far have Canadians progressed in terms of transgender rights? Rachel Glowinsky examines the recent “bathroom” debate and the challenges that transgender Canadians face today.
Internal Policy or External Policy? The Divergence in Polish Defence Policy
The election of Poland’s Law and Justice Party has brought attention to Poland’s increasingly divergent attitudes towards the EU and NATO. Michael Kang looks at possible implications this might have on the future of Poland’s defence.