With the burial of Russian soldiers increasingly being brought to light, Ian Litschko examines the questions being raised on this issue in Russia.
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.
The Future is Guam
Guam is one of thirteen unincorporated territories the United States Government controls. From December 8,1941, to July 21, 1944, Guam was occupied by Japan, until American forces “liberated” the island nation from imperialist forces. Since then the United States has occupied the territory and has effectively turned it into a military outpost to project American Read More…
Tackling the Fifth Column: Counter-Terrorism Strategy Against ISIL, at Home and Abroad
With two out of every three insurgents fighting for the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) identifying as foreign born, governments around the world are on high alert against the threat of homegrown terrorism, as thousands of radicalized Western citizens return from waging jihad in Syria and Iraq. In the United Kingdom alone, Read More…
The Extremist Trend: Why Western Youth are Joining a Foreign Fight
In his latest article, Carlos Abarca examines the alarming trend of homegrown terrorism.
Return to Hope: NATO’s Journey in Afghanistan
Jenny Yang’s interview from September 04, 2014 with Lt. Pitcher, who participated in NATO’s ‘Return to Hope’ project, meant to tell the stories of those in Afghanistan.
Iraq 2014: A Breeding Ground for Foreign Fighters and Fundamentalism
Sayde-Hope Crystal examines the growing export of homegrown terrorists overseas.
Back to School: A Social Class Indicator
As classes begin, Carlos Abarca examines how back-to-school has become an indicator of Canada’s social social class system.
The Dynamics of Group Collectives and Nation States (1/3)
David Hunter investigates the relationship between individuals and collectives, arguing for a serious re-thinking of “rational choice” economics.
Securitisation of HIV/AIDS
Piotr Zulauf discusses the concept of the securitization of the HIV/AIDS crisis.
Debt Fret: The Economic and Social Implications of Canada’s Growing Student Indebtedness
With students relying less on their parents and familiar networks for post-secondary support, pressure is building in the banking and public sector to support this mounting debt.