In light of the deadly outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa, Carlos Abarca examines president Obama’s renewed commitment to strengthening US-African relations.
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 Rise of Anti-Interventionism in Public Opinion
Malcolm McEachern discusses whether or not the arguable rise of anti-interventionism in public opinion impacts states’ foreign policies.
The Case for Improved US-Iran Relations
Seoren A’Garous examines how the international community and the United States can benefit from improved US-Iran relations.
The Dalai Lama: An Ambiguous Figure in Sino-Tibetan Relations
James Keeling examines the role played by the Dalai Lama in Sino-Tibetan relations following the May 1951 Seventeen-Point Agreement.
South Sudan Food Crisis: Potential of a Disastrous Outcome in the World’s Newest State
Ravaged by fighting between rebels and government forces, the interruption to the farming cycle threatens the country with the world’s worst food crisis in decades.
Expulsion and Eviction: Roma Policy in France
Corinne Stancescu examines French policy in regards to Roma communities.
The Phenomenon of Video Gaming in South Korea
Christian Paas-Lang examines the phenomenon of video gaming as a cultural fixture in South Korea.
Live Longer… Work Longer?
With a vast majority of people in the Western world living past 80, Carlos Abarca discusses billionaire Carlos Slim Helu’s belief that the employment system must be re-thought.
Sarkozy’s Scandals & the Growing Myth of Leader Accountability
James Keeling looks at the most recent corruption allegations against ex-French president Sarkozy and the activist movements sparked in civil society.
Between a Dictator and a Hard Place: No Happy Ending for North Korean Defectors
James Keeling looks into the disturbing discrimination trends forcing certain North Korean defectors to return to the infamous dictatorship.