Corinne Stancescu examines the culture and politics surrounding the criminal justice system in the US.
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.
What is Identity?
Zaid looks into the concept of identity, through Amin Maalouf and Lucy Aharish, in an increasingly inter-connected world. In doing so, notions of uniqueness, conformity and assimilation are explored.
UK’s Most Important and Diverse Election in Decades Will Do Nothing For Its Foreign Policy
Today, citizens of the United Kingdom will vote in the most diverse election in decades. Previously, elections revolved around the Conservatives, Labour, and the centrist Liberal-Democrats as a third party. This election, polls are predicting seats for the United Kingdom Independence Party, the Green Party, the Scottish National Party and Plaid Cymru (the Welsh nationalist Read More…
Omar Khadr’s State of Exception
Emily Robinson discusses the exceptional case of Omar Khadr and his fight for freedom after thirteen years of incarceration.
The Iran Deal and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
With the Lausanne framework of the Iran Deal completed, Stefano Spensieri assesses the deal as a success of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Sweden’s Uncompromising Diplomat: Margot Wallström
Daniel Waring takes a look at the polarizing figure of Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallström.
The Defence Gender Gap Extends Beyond the Military
Daniel argues that gender equality can be measured in any country by the number of defense portfolios awarded to women throughout its history, with Minister of Defense being the most telling.
The Niqab Debate: Why the Arguments for Banning the Face Veil During Citizenship Ceremonies are Unconvincing
As the great Canadian niqab debate continues, Olga Radchenko joins in, deconstructing and contesting the federal government’s arguments.
Putin’s Precarious Position: Part Two
In Part Two, Stefano Spensieri discusses Putin’s consolidation of power through the suppression of free speech and control over Russian media, and the link to the assassination of Boris Nemtsov.
The Yazidis: Their Beliefs and the Basis of the Islamic-State-Led Genocide
Kabir Bhatia examines the Yazidi belief-system, and the justifications used by the Islamic State for the Yazidi genocide