While the West looks away, Arjun Singh examines the civil war, ethnic cleansing and foreign intervention in the Central African Republic, and its implications for NATO and regional security.
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.
Impacts of Climate Change on Human Security & What Can Be Done?
Join the NATO Association of Canada, the Climate Solutions Advancement Network (Climate SAN) and the United States Military Academy at West Point’s Modern War Institute for a free two-day conference from May 18th to May 19th, 2021. Bringing together 37 military and intelligence personnel, experts in climate finance and climate innovation leaders, the conference aims Read More…
Media Advisory: Climate Trends, Expected Impacts & What Can Be Done?
Topics: Current climate warming trend, its expected impact, what can be done and upcoming associated conference. About this Event This media advisory event will be hosted on May 4th at 11 am and be about the current climate warming trend, its expected impact on human security and what should be done to mobilize for this Read More…
The Loss of a Father Figure: What the Passing of Prince Philip Means for Canada
In this article Antalya Popatia writes about the death of Prince Philip and what it means to Canada.
Command and Control: The U.S. Civil-Military Relationship
After the controversial appointment of Lloyd Austin as U.S. Secretary of Defense, Arjun Singh examines the principle of “civilian control of the military” in the United States.
Special Report: The Id, Individuality, and the Genesis of National Foreign Policy
Research analyst Anvesh Jain reflects on how the upbringing and identity of our leaders can shape the intimate contours of their foreign policy – the assumptions they make, the dogmas they hold, and the ingrained mental maps with which they approach the world and its variable challenges.
What are the actual extent – and limits – of the power of the Prime Minister?
Ravdeep Sandal looks at the sources of prime ministerial power and analyzes its limitations and grasp over Canadian politics.
Review: There’s Something in the Water
Ethan Schwartz reviews There’s Something in the Water, a documentary bringing awareness to environmental racism in Nova Scotia, an underreported yet crucial human rights issue.
Review: The Great Crash 1929
Ravdeep Sandal reviews John Kenneth Galbraith’s book “The Great Crash 1929.” During these times of financial instability, the past can teach valuable lessons.
A Discussion with Social Entrepreneur Mr. Vuong About his Newest Venture
In this article Martine Ghazouli and Antalya Popatia write about an interview they had with NAOC Board Director Kevin Vuong.