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.
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.
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.
The WHO Launches New Emergency Health Programme Following Ebola Crisis
Deika Mohamed analyses the future of the WHO’s crisis management apparatus after the failures of the Ebola epidemic.
Cutting Through the Rhetoric of Bill C-51: A Legal Perspective
Samara Zaifman cuts through the rhetoric put forward by both the government and protestors and explores the legal implications of Bill C-51.
Human Security is Not a State Security Matter
Seoren A’Garous explores the relationship between development and security in international relations.
#BlackLivesMatter and Public Health
Is race a detriment to health, Dieka Mohamad discusses.
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.
Argentina vs the United Kingdom: The Falkland Islands
Recently discovered oil and gas reserves off the coast of the Falkland Islands causes renewed tension between Argentina and the UK, as discussed by Daniel Waring.