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.

Culture Defense Diplomatic Relations Global Governance Rights Sayde-Hope Crystal Security Society, Culture, and Security The Middle East and North Africa The United States of America Western Europe

‘Democracy’ Comes to Kabul

In her latest article, Sayde-Hope Crystal explores the response to the conclusion of Afghanistan’s tumultuous, year-long election, and its potential long-term repercussions.

Alexander Langer Canada Culture Society Society, Culture, and Security The United States of America

Coffee, Timbits, and Patriotism

In his latest article, Alexander Langer examines the Canadian national identity and the public’s response to the merger between Tim Horton’s and Burger King.

Culture Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Diplomatic Relations Eastern Europe and Russia Global Governance International Law & Policy Justin Fantauzzo Peace & Conflict Studies Security Security, Trade and the Economy Society, Culture, and Security Western Europe

Coalition of the Unwilling: Anti-NATOism in European Politics, Part Two

In part two of a two-part article, Justin Fantauzzo looks at the rise of anti-NATOism on the European Right.

Angel Chu Culture Diplomatic Relations Society Society, Culture, and Security Western Europe

The Scottish Referendum: What Could Have Been

In her latest article, Angel Difan Chu discusses the results of the Scottish Referendum and the response of the international community.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Diplomatic Relations Global Governance International Law & Policy Justin Fantauzzo Security Security, Trade and the Economy Society, Culture, and Security Western Europe

Coalition of the Unwilling: Anti-NATOism in European Politics, Part One

Anti-NATOism is widespread in European politics on both the Left and the Right. In part one of a two-part article, Justin Fantauzzo looks at the fusion of domestic and foreign policy in Europe and the emergence of anti-NATOism on the European Left.

Augusta Waldie Diplomatic Relations Security, Trade and the Economy Society Society, Culture, and Security Western Europe

Do Canadians Relate to the Scottish Choice?

Augusta examines the parallels between the Scottish and Quebec independence movements.

Africa Asia-Pacific Canada Carlos Abarca Culture Latin America Society Society, Culture, and Security The United States of America Western Europe

SlutWalk: A Transnational Movement Uniting All Genders Against Sexual Violence, Blame, and Shame.

In his latest article, Carlos Abarca examines the practice of victim blaming and shaming, drawing on efforts to address this worrisome trend by the social movement SlutWalk.