With European Parliament elections looming, Kareem El-Assal addresses what it might mean for CETA.
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.
Approaches to Development Part II: Microfinance
In Part II of his series on development, Scott Falls examines the effect the microcredit revolution has had on impoverished communities.
The Entrepreneurial City
Julia Baldesarra discusses how the “entrepreneurial city” and attracting global investors to the metro-region can create local implications.
Health and Development: A Human Rights-Based Approach
Deika Mohamed examines the development of how we view health in terms of human rights and points to a bright future for the right-to-health movement.
Waking Up to Climate Change: The Impact of Global Warming on the Coffee Industry
Tina Bouffet discusses the impact of climate change on coffee plantations and economies in the developing world.
A History of Occupation: Canada and the Algonquin Land Claim
Steven Chadwick examines the legality of the Algonquin land claim with reference to both Canadian statute and case law.
Medical Tourism: Alarming Alternative or Sustainable Solution?
Tina Bouffet examines the medical tourism industry and whether or not it constitutes the future of healthcare.
Using Sport to Foster Development
Julia Baldesarra discusses how sports can be used to foster development in disadvantaged communities.
Approaches to Development Part I: The New Philanthropists
In Part I of his series on development, Scott Falls analyzes how the world’s wealthiest are using their money to eliminate poverty.
UKIP and the Meaning of Right-Wing Populism in 2014
Daniel Troup discusses the predicted success of the controversial UK Independence Party in the upcoming EU elections.