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Gala Reception with Rt. Hon. Paul Martin
On Nov 1, 2019, the NAOC hosted a gala honouring the Rt. Hon. Paul Martin; a night of discussion and networking.
Corporate Self-Defence in the Wild West of Cyberspace
What risks do governments face when barely any international regulations guides private sector actions in cyber space?
How The Gendered Wage Gap Impacts Ethnic Minorities
The gendered wage gap has been a persistent hindrance to women’s economic independence and is a product of the patriarchal structure of modern society. As early as 1883, the wage gap between men and women was protested by the Western Union Telegraph Company, who went on strike to ensure “equal pay for equal work”, aligning Read More…
Diaspora Diplomacy: India’s Global People Power As An Asset of Its National Strategy
India has the world’s largest diaspora population – impacting remittances, military operations, political advocacy, and even Indian grand strategy itself. How does India choose to engage with this diverse community, and what benefits does that engagement bring?
Disinformation and Digital Democracy in the 21st Century
Below is our NATO fall 2019 scholarly publication featuring original work by leading experts studying information and democracy. This marks our first collaborative publication with our new Centre for Disinformation Studies. Download PDF here: Disinformation and Digital Democracy Senior Content Editor: Dr. Joseph McQuade Assistant Editor: Tiffany Kwok, James Cho Design: James Cho
How Developed Countries are Using Preferential Trade Agreements to Address ‘Unfair Trade’ Concerns
In this article, Dan discusses how many in developed countries believe that workers in their jurisdictions have been negatively impacted by trade, primarily as a result of labour cost differences between developed and developing jurisdictions. Whether justified or not, the ‘unfair trade’ complaint has been adopted by politicians in developed countries, many of whom have tried to address disparities in labour cost through bilateral and plurilateral trade agreements with developing countries.
Rassemblement National: Changes and Continuities Under Marine Le Pen
The French Rassemblement National has long been one of the largest populist radical right parties in Europe. In 2011, Marine Le Pen became the leader of the party and started the process of bringing the party into the mainstream in an attempt to get rid of its extremist image. In this special report, I look Read More…
Trade Diversification: Spotlight on Europe
When you walk into a grocery store in almost any country in the world you are undoubtedly reaping the benefits of trade. Whether in the increased selection or the price tag, globalization has certainly impacted the way we consume and do business. However, trade between two countries leaves both parties vulnerable to each other’s economic Read More…
Women’s participation in sustainable food production
Food insecurity is a global issue, though it most prevalently affects women and their families in developing nations. Agriculture is one of the main methods of employment for these women, though pervasive gender inequality in many of these areas results in a lack of resources and opportunities for women working in agriculture. According to Cristina Read More…