Is a natural disaster enough to defuse tensions between two critical NATO allies? Barış Atakan Kafadar explores how earthquake diplomacy has been successful in the past, and why it has the potential to become the catalyst for long-lasting cooperation today.
In this infographic, Kelsie Chasse depicts the process of deploying Canada’s Disaster Assistance Response Team and shows key points of their role in international relief.
Seismologists warn that Canada’s West Coast is overdue for a devastating earthquake and tsunami. Paul Pryce discusses the country’s level of preparedness.
In a shocking development, the UN recently revealed that for the better part of six years it covered up the significant role its peacekeepers in starting and perpetuating the cholera epidemic in Haiti.
A special Water Cooler piece written by Ariel Sim exploring the importance of “digital jedi” in the humanitarian network.