For many Canadians, peace and humanitarian operations evoke familiar images: soldiers protecting civilians in conflict zones, medics tending to refugees, and pilots delivering aid under fire. These stories, often marked by courage, restraint, and a quiet sense of duty, have become part of how Canadians understand themselves and their country’s place in the world. They Read More…
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.
Are we treating migrants like Skittles? Changing international perceptions of Syrian refugees are analyzed by Stephanie Oldfield as she suggests that Syrian migrants have been repreatedly de-humanized.
What should the international response to the Refugee Olympic Team? Grace Lee discusses responses to the inaugural team at this year’s Olympic Games.
On May 23 the first ever World Humanitarian Summit took place in Turkey. Joy Aguilar summarizes the results of the summit highlighting Canada’s commitments.
Are Syrian refugees an economic burden or benefit?
Are Syrian refugees an economic burden or benefit?
The NAoC hosted a panel event in June 2015, discussing the following question: As more countries struggle with the threat of domestic terrorism and instability, will refugees and inter-displaced persons be considered a “security threat”?
Victoria investigates the rhetoric surrounding the threatened closure of Dadaab Refugee Camp in Kenya, alongside an interview with LWF Livelihood Officer, Hilda, who currently works in Kakuma, Kenya.
If Canadians want to consider themselves leaders in global development, they’ll have to reexamine their aid policies. Steven Rai explains.