David Hunter investigates the relationship between individuals and collectives, arguing for a serious re-thinking of “rational choice” economics.
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.
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.
Vote for Distrust
Kara Chiki on the Decrease in Trust for Publicly-Sourced Information and the Weakening Impacts on our Democratic System
Aid Neutrality: The Need for Better Legal Protection
James Keeling argues for the better legal protection of aid agencies’ political neutrality in conflict zones.
The Heat of War: Is Climate Change Driving Conflict?
Are rising temperatures increasing the risk of civil war? Emily Simonin examines the evidence.
The Population Paradox: Why Some Places in the World Are Growing While Others Are Falling Behind
Carlos Abarca examines the inconsistent population rates across the world and their disparate impacts on future generations.
The First World War and the Middle East: One Hundred Years On
As the world marks the centenary of the First World War, Justin Fantauzzo considers the long-term legacy of the war in the Middle East.
L’interdiction de manifestations pro-palestiniennes en France : faisons la part des choses
Tina Bouffet nous dresse un bilan de l’interdiction par la France de certaines manifestations pro-palestiniennes ainsi que de la réaction démesurée de la presse étrangère.
Reporting From Tamarev: A Fable
This piece is a satire fable written by Seoren A’Garous, attempting to reflect the dynamics behind a variety of real world issues – specifically those of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.