UN Peacekeepers have once again been accused of sexual assault while deployed. Unfortunately, as women, we know our value in a male-dominated world, even at our most vulnerable.
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.
Canada’s Shaky Environmental History
Daniel Waring discusses Canada’s environmental policies and what is being done globally to reduce CO2 emissions.
Hotel Canada: You Can’t Check-Out Anytime You Like, But You Can Definitely Leave
Victoria looks at the ramifications from Bill C-24 and the recent changes to the Citizenship Act in Canada. Is a guarantee of “loyalty” important for citizenship?
Why Nothing Can Stop the Colombian Peace Talks
Daniel Waring describes the ongoing peace talks between the Colombian government and FARC rebels, and why nothing can stop the negotiations now.
Power, Politics or Art: Eurovision 2015
Kevin Hempstead discusses the intricate workings of Eurovision in which power, politics, and diplomatic alliances all come together for one fun night of television enjoyed by the entire family.
Medicine Hat and the Housing First Approach to Homelessness
Will Medicine Hat become Canada’s first municipality to end homelessness? Deika Mohamed discusses.
MRAP’s, Goodwill Initiatives, and Human Rights Abuses: Uzbekistan and the Central Asian Conundrum
Kevin Hempstead explores the troubling human rights records of Central Asian countries, specifically Uzbekistan and why more has not been done to try and stop human rights abuses in the region.
Power Shakeup Brings New Life to the House of Saud
Daniel Waring discusses how the shake up of the royal succession line in Saudi will reinvigorate the image of the royal family within Saudi Arabia.
Will They Stay or Will They Go? The Coming Expatriate Exodus
Victoria examines the possible expatriate exodus from the Gulf region in the Middle East due to increasing security threats and economic instability.
Global Heritage Under Threat: IS in Palmyra
Corinne Stancescu looks at the Islamic State’s systematic destruction of culturally and historically significant artifacts and sites throughout Iraq and Syria.