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.
Defense Diplomatic Relations Eastern Europe and Russia International Law & Policy Kristian A. Kennedy Peace & Conflict Studies Rights Security Society Society, Culture, and Security The United States of America

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.
Culture Diplomatic Relations Energy & Resources Peace & Conflict Studies Security Society Society, Culture, and Security Technology Tina Bouffet

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.
Africa Canada Diplomatic Relations James Keeling Peace & Conflict Studies Rights Security Society Society, Culture, and Security

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.
Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Diplomatic Relations Eastern Europe and Russia Justin Fantauzzo Peace & Conflict Studies Security Security, Trade and the Economy Society, Culture, and Security

Stuck in the Middle: Slovakia between East and West

Can states straddle the new divide between East and West? Justin Fantauzzo looks at Slovakia as a regional trendsetter in East-West relations.