David Sutton discusses the complexities of providing military equipment to Taiwan in the face of technological rivalry and political pressure from Beijing.
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.
Racial Equality in Britain: A Work in Progress
The scandal over anti-Semitism among Labour Party members earlier this May was merely one example of how racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity in Britain is incomplete. Rachel Glowinsky compares Muslim and Jewish experiences of racism to show how equality in British society is a work in progress.
Critical Condition: The State of Healthcare in Conflict Zones
Amidst the rising trend of violence against medical personnel in combat zones, Neil Siviter analyzes the impacts, and what can be done to keep vital aid workers safe on the battlefield.
What the West Doesn’t Understand About the Balkans
In the first of a three part series, Vedran Kuljanin addresses what the West doesn’t understand about the Balkans. Parts two and three discuss Alexander the Great’s lasting legacy on Macedonia and why Kosovo matters to both Serbians and Albanians.
Climate Mitigation vs. Geoengineering: What should the future look like?
Given that international cooperation in climate policy is hard to achieve amongst countries due to problems of free riding, Lira Loloci discusses the effects of funding geoengineering approaches to climate change alongside mitigation efforts.
Who’s Watching? The Current State of Intelligence Oversight in Canada (Part 1)
In the first of a two-part series, Grace Lee reviews the major criticisms of Canadian security intelligence oversight leading up to the 2015 federal election.
The Transformation of the American Right: Trump, Goldwater, and the Indiana Primary
The Indiana Primary ended last week with Trump becoming the presumptive Republican nominee, marking a fundamental change in course for the GOP and American Right. How do we interpret this change? The answer lies in Barry Goldwater’s 1964 presidential campaign and the “conservative capture” of the Republican Party.
Does the End Really Justify the Means? Putin’s Political Maneuvering for Higher Approval Ratings
Michael Kang discusses the political maneuvering and policies behind Putin’s consistently high approval ratings.
Burr-Feinstein Draft Bill: A Study in Why the Anti-Encryption Approach Will Not Work
Eimi Harris analyzes the draft version of the Burr-Feinstein encryption bill and why US technology firms have dubbed it the “anti-encryption” bill.
Will R2P Cross the Mogadishu Line?: An Interview with Tina Park from the Canadian Centre for R2P
Can the use of R2P in 21st century international security ever cross the Mogadishu Line?