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#Welcomeallrefugees: How Canada’s Refugee Policy Strengthens our Security and Society
Megan argues that the influx of Syrian refugees to Canada are a source of strength, not security concerns
Talk to a Diplomat: Ms. Nazifa Langaryan, Consul General of Afghanistan
Watch as Program Editor of Global Horizons, Magdalena Surma interviews Ms. Nazifa Langaryan, Consul General of Afghanistan in Toronto.
Russia’s Global Strategy: Moscow’s Motivations in Ukraine and Syria
Russian activities in Ukraine and Syria share similar motivating factors. Sandy Vingoe examines Russia’s global strategy of aggressively countering threats to Russia’s political buffer states.
Collateral Damage: The Economic Toll of Worsening Russian-Turkish Relations
Michael Kang looks into the potential economic consequences that might result from Russian trade restrictions on Turkey following the downing of the Russian Su-24 jet in Syria.
COP21: Issues of the Tiny Blue Dot
Analyzing the 2015 Paris Climate Change Conference
Why Women Matter: The Importance of Gender Balance in Government
In light of Justin Trudeau’s new cabinet, Genevieve Zingg takes a look at the impact of gender balancing in global governance.
Women of the Palestinian Intifadas
Seema Kawar takes a look at the participation of women and girls in the past Palestinian Intifadas and the most recent uprising.
Canada- A New Honest Broker
Matthew Rae discusses the role of the ‘Honest Broker’ in International Relations, and the Canadian government’s approach to returning to ‘Pearsonian’ foreign affairs.
An Unfriendly Reminder: American Displeasure Over Brexit
Anthony Galea explores American concerns over the United Kingdom’s possible exit from the European Union.