John Pollock discusses the rise of Hindu nationalism under Narendra Modi’s BJP party and the targeting of minorities in India.
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.
The Fight Against Climate Change
Eric looks at Canada’s commitments to climate change at the Paris Conference
How the Summer’s “Great Fall of China” Revealed the Communist Party’s Worst Fears- Part II
John Pollock discusses the implications for China following the summer’s stock market collapse and the role played by the Communist Party.
Art and Conflict: La Biennale di Venezia 2015
With the Venice Biennale coming to a close this year, Corinne Stancescu looks at the international art exhibit’s ability to influence international politics.
San Bernardino and the Politicization of Mass Shootings in the USA
Jonas critically analyzes the politics of murder in the USA
A Game of Risk and Refugees: Do Syrian refugees pose a significant threat to national security?
The Paris attacks have made refugees public enemy number one. Are refugees a serious risk to national security and public safety?
How the Summer’s “Great Fall of China” Revealed the Communist Party’s Worst Fears- Part I
John Pollock discusses in detail the summer collapse of China’s Shanghai Stock Index and the implications for China’s transition from a command to a market economy.
Terror in Paris: Sympathy, Shame, and Social Media
Why did the global reaction to the Paris attacks far outweigh the international response to the Beirut bombings?
Assessing the Uncertainty of Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism
Corinne Stancescu examines the process of radicalization and homegrown terrorism in the aftermath of the Paris terrorist attacks this past weekend.
State of Emergency: Why COP21 Must Succeed
With only weeks to go before COP21 in Paris, Genevieve Zingg examines the dangers climate change poses to human rights and global security.