In his latest article, Brian suggests ways in which the Commonwealth’s security could be expanded. The results could foster closer diplomatic ties and ensure long-term viability of the organization.
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.
From Look East to Act East: Modi Reasserts India’s Foreign Policy
The landslide election of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in May 2014, remains seven months on, a stunning display of popular democracy in India. In an election that lasted from April 7 to May 12th, 8,251 candidates contested 543 Lok Sabha parliamentary seats, in a country where voter eligibility surpassed 814 million people. The turnout, reported Read More…
America and India Building New Ties
Malcolm discusses the relationship between India and America
Post-2015 Agenda: The Future of Economic and Social Development
In her discussion of the post-2015 development agenda, Ashley Boyes asks the question, what next?
The Issue with the Paris Unity March
The pen is still mightier than the sword according to the 1.6 million people who attended the Paris Unity March on January 11. The death of 12 members of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, and the murder of a further five French citizens by Islamic terrorists, provoked a massive national unity march which was attended Read More…
A Confluence of Interests
John Pollock discusses the increasing defense ties between India and Japan, and outlines their prior diplomatic history.
Two-Face: A Cautionary Plea
Zaid Al-Nassir explores The Dark Knight as a critique of post 9-11 counter-terrorism policies in the United States.
The Imperial and Religious Roots of Anti-Homosexuality Legislation in the Global South and Eastern Europe
In his latest article, Kabir Bhatia explores Uganda’s, Goa’s, and Russia’s anti-homosexuality stances, and their roots in the doctrines of the Orthodox and Catholic churches.
“Je Suis Charlie?”: France Divided Through Social Media
Brian examines various reactions from social media users regarding the Paris attacks
ISIS, the Paris Attacks, and Islamic Radicalization in the West
An upswing of violence has plagued the Middle East for the better part of two decades, and has begun to spill onto foreign shores in the form of brutal acts of terror. With a power void in the Middle East following the withdrawal of coalition forces, the Islamic State (IS), the most brutal and violent Read More…