H.E. Daniel Costello, the Canadian Ambassador to the European Union, talks to Michele Di Leo about his diplomatic career, CETA, political stability in Europe, and Canada-EU relations.
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NATO Association of Canada interviews the British Consul General and Director-General for UK Trade and Investment in Toronto, Kevin McGurgan
British Consul General and Director-General for Trade and Investment in Toronto, Kevin McGurgan, talks to Michele Di Leo about his diplomatic career, Britain’s path after Brexit, and Canada-UK relations.
Dissuading Sweden from Joining NATO
Does Russia pose a direct military threat to Sweden? Léo-Paul explores
Who Won the Austrian Presidential Election 2016?
In this article Jonathan Todorov covers the 2016 Austrian Presidential election and how the results could impact the European Union, NATO and Canada.
Protecting Lithuania from Hybrid Warfare
In addition to reinforcing Lithuania’s conventional defence, what are other effective ways of facing hybrid warfare threats? Léo-Paul Jacob explores
Canada’s NATO Podcasts: Exclusive Interview with Harvard Scholar, Dr. Theda Skocpol
Listen as Magdalena Surma interviews Dr. Theda Skocpol about the outcome of the U.S. Elections. Dr. Skocpol is the Victor S. Thomas Professor of Government and Sociology at Harvard University.
How to DIY an IR Degree, Part 5: Climate Change, Global Health, and Supplementary Courses
Benson Cheung revisits his series on the DIY international relations degree with a list of new courses and new thematic concentrations on climate change and global health.
Canada’s NATO Podcasts: Interview with Pawel Osiej Part II
Listen as Magdalena Surma interviews Pawel Osiej about his experience working as a Project Director at the Atlantic Treaty Association. Pawel also provides advice to those interested in pursuing a career in international relations, global affairs, and diplomacy.
How to DIY a Free (or Cheaper) “Degree” in IR, Part 2: Regional Concentrations
Part 1 of this series outlined the MOOC IR “degree” project and introduced courses about the basics of IR. This part builds on the foundational courses to suggest possible regional concentrations. Middle East No doubt the Middle East, in the throes of unrest and endless conflict, is one of the most important regions Read More…
Europe’s Roma Dilemma: Deportation and Exclusion
Andi Asimetaj examines what the European Union is doing with its member countries about the Roma exclusion.