Tina Bouffet examines the double-edged sword of online anonymity and how states should tackle the growing threat of cyber-crime.
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.
Social Media, Violence, and Terrorism
Alia El Didi examines how various terrorist organizations utilize social media to recruit and promote their ideology.
The Toronto Raptors and Canadian Patriotism
The Toronto Raptors’ playoff success has brought out an interesting form of patriotism among Canadian viewers.
The Environment on Ice
Julia Baldesarra discusses the impact of climate change on indigenous Arctic peoples’ well-being and way of life.
Laureen Harper: A Public or Private Figure?
Is Laureen Harper obliged to maintain a public image?
Northern Gateway Pipeline and Canada – The Cost of Accessing Global Markets
Julia Baldesarra discusses the various environmental, indigenous, and economic concerns over the Canada’s potential expansion into the global oil market.
The Parti Quebecois: Out of Touch?
As young voters identify less and less with the PQ’s sovereignty objective, what will this mean for the future of Quebec nationalism?
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.
“ 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.
Country Music Post-9/11 and Today
Rebecca McFadgen argues that today’s country music is becoming less and less politically charged.