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.

Canada Culture Julia Baldesarra Rights Society Society, Culture, and Security

True Patriot Love: Citizenship and Canada’s Identity

Julia Baldesarra analyzes how immigrants’ necessity to pledge allegiance to the Crown relates to the Canada’s national and international identity.

Culture Latin America Peace & Conflict Studies Rights Society Society, Culture, and Security Zach Lewsen

“ No” – The Advertising Campaign that Returned Chile’s Democracy

Zach Lewsen reviews the film “No,” which takes a look at the final years of Chile’s military dictatorship.

Culture Rebecca McFadgen Rights Security Society Society, Culture, and Security

Country Music Post-9/11 and Today

Rebecca McFadgen argues that today’s country music is becoming less and less politically charged.

Canada Culture Eastern Europe and Russia Rebecca McFadgen Rights Society Society, Culture, and Security

The Crimean Tatars and the Indigenous Peoples of Quebec: Similarities In the Face of Separation

Building on last week’s article “The Tatar Question”, Rebecca McFadgen identifies connections between the Crimean Tatars and the indigenous peoples of Quebec.

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Integration of Immigrants in Canadian Society: Bridging the Global to the Local

Julia Baldesarra analyzes the social implications of Canada’s immigration policies and the role that the local level of government plays in fostering integration.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Justine Reisler Peace & Conflict Studies Society, Culture, and Security Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa

#SaveKessab

There was no new Armenian genocide in Kessab, but the dislocation of an entire community raises concern about the nature of the Syrian opposition.

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Fashion and Bangladesh: Human Rights Issues Bursting at the Seams

Since last year’s tragic Bangladesh factory collapse, mass retailers are facing increasing scrutiny for their manufacturing practices, a sentiment demonstrated during the World MasterCard Fashion Week in Toronto. The event, which showcased designs from Canadian designers, spotlighted the current labour practices still taking place in Bangladesh and the commitment of corporations to take responsibility for their Read More…