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.
Defense Diplomatic Relations Human Rights Intelligence & National Security International Relations Kevin Hempstead Saudi Arabia Society, Culture, and Security Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa

Turning A Blind Eye to Human Rights? America’s Strategic Partnership With Bahrain

Kevin Hempstead analyzes the strategic partnership between the U.S. and Bahrain and why Human rights abuses in Bahrain are often swept under the rug.
Africa Canada Culture Defense Development Health Human Rights International Law & Policy Iraq Islamic State Libya migration NATO NGOs Peace & Conflict Studies Refugee Rights Security Society Society, Culture, and Security Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa Uncategorized Victoria Heath Women

Reality Hits at the MMVAs: Human Nature and Forced Migration

Think the Much Music Video Awards (MMVAs) in Toronto and forced migration have nothing in common? Think again. Victoria explains.

Africa Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Diplomatic Relations Eastern Europe and Russia Energy & Resources Europe Expanding Community Global Governance Health International Law & Policy International Relations Italy Kristyn Byrne North Korea Refugee Rights Search and Rescue Security Society Society, Culture, and Security The Middle East and North Africa Uncategorized Western Europe

World Refugee Crisis: What Responsibility Does the West Hold?

The world faces a refugee crisis as the number of forcibly displaced persons tops 50 million for the first time since WWII, Kristyn Byrne investigates