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.

Asia-Pacific Human Rights Kevin Hempstead Society, Culture, and Security Uzbekistan

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.

Corinne Stancescu Culture Infographic International Relations Iraq Islamic State Peace & Conflict Studies Society Society, Culture, and Security Syria Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa

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.

Human Rights International Law & Policy Nancy Kanwal Rights Security, Trade and the Economy Society, Culture, and Security Uncategorized United Nations Women in Security

A Human Rights Approach to Economic Equality: Part One

Examination of the most recent UN Women report, “Progress of the World’s Women 2015-2016” and the work that still remains to realize gender equality.