Justin Fantauzzo looks at the latest attempt by Eurosceptics to consolidate power in the European Parliament – Europe of Freedom and Direct Democracy (EFDD).
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 Youth Vote and Why It Matters: The Case of Scotland
With Scotland’s historic referendum coming up this September, Carlos Abarca examines the power of mobilising young voters.
Education Access: A Step Towards Gender Equality
Brandon Hazelton explores the ways in which access to education affects gender inequality throughout the world.
A Progressivism Second to Nun? Pope Francis and Women’s Right to Priesthood
James Keeling discusses Pope Francis’ debated progressivism when it comes to women’s right to priesthood.
What would George Kennan think of “Containment 2.0”?
Kristian Kennedy discusses the extent to which Obama’s actions in Russia are a modern application of Kennan’s Cold War policy of containment.
The Fermi Paradox: A Blurry Line Between Sci-Fi and Security (2/2)
In this second section of her two-part article series, Tina Bouffet examines both the plausible and the absurd proposed solutions to the Fermi Paradox.
The Fermi Paradox: A Blurry Line Between Sci-Fi and Security (1/2)
In this first section of a two-part article series, Tina Bouffet summarises humanity’s attempted contact with aliens and explains the ever elusive Fermi paradox.
The New Face of Journalism in a Digital Age
Brandon Hazelton discusses the evolution of journalism in light of recent information technology and social media trends.
Denouncing Double Standards: Canada’s Two-Faced Stance on LGBTQ Rights in Uganda
James Keeling discusses Immigration Canada’s recent decision to refuse travel visas to nine Ugandans attending the World Pride Conference.
The Flags Are Out! Canada’s Multiculturalism Comes Alive for FIFA 2014
Carlos Abarca discusses how global events such as the FIFA 2014 World Cup could threaten Canada’s multicultural patriotism.