As anti-racist and anti-colonialist movements are spreading around the world, instances of statues’ removals have risen. Monuments depicting racist or colonial figures that have stood for decades, and sometimes centuries, are now being taken down or vandalized by protestors. In response to these actions, some have argued that toppling statues and monuments is about erasing […]
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NATO, Capacity Building, and Efforts to Develop Servicewomen in Jordan
Military culture across the world has gone through significant shifts. The male-dominated institution has made important strives in the last 20 years with regards to gender equality. In Canada, women have been participating in Canada’s military history for the last 100 years, but it was not until the year 2000 that all restrictions were lifted, […]
Interview with Japan’s Ambassador to Canada, H.E. Kenjiro Monji (Part I)
In part one of this two part series, Erin Loney interviews Japan’s Ambassador to Canada, H.E. Kenjiro Monji about his personal experiences as a diplomat, and Japanese-Canadian relations.
Is Canada Catching on to the Anti-Immigration Party Movement from Europe?
Anti-immigration parties are becoming more prominent in Europe. Will Canada follow suit?
Information Warfare: A Security Threat and a Tool To Advance Political Interests
Today, war doesn’t just mean soldiers and battlefields. As society becomes more dependent on technology, many have found a way to take advantage of the massive collection of information online. What risk does this put us at?
Adaptable Gendered Advocacy : Balancing Rights and Culture
Can we advance women’s rights while respecting culture and customs? In this article about gendered advocacy, Stephanie Oldfield discusses the disconnections between cultural norms and perceptions impeded on women’s bodies.
Approaching Racism Through Music
After the 2017 Grammys, the musical institution has been deemed uninterested in progressing race relations after Album of the Year went to another white artist. Yet musicians are using their musical platforms to address fragile race relations in the United States, and give voice to those who cannot speak.
Can a Universal Basic Income Program Mitigate the Consequences Fuelled by the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
Automation, the fourth industrial revolution, is threatening countries with high unemployment. Is a Universal Basic Income Program able to mitigate that risk?
A Basic Income Program: Benefits and Challenges
Finland just implemented a Basic Income Program. Is this worth considering for some countries who struggle with high unemployment rates? Ida Männitö eplores.
Canada’ NATO Podcasts: Interview with Bianca Hossain Part II
Listen as Magdalena Surma interviews Bianca Hossain about her involvement in Toronto’s arts community along with the significance of public outreach and community engagement around the world.