Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had expressed concern that the risk of direct involvement by NATO forces in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine threatened to escalate tensions and lead to a wider conflict with Russia. However, since then, he has committed Canada to bolstering Ukraine’s war effort. This raises the complex issue of whether Canada should increase defence spending Read More…
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Toward a “Green Diplomacy”: The Case of the Canada-Germany Hydrogen Alliance
In August 2022, Canada and Germany formed energy and mineral partnerships. This article considers the successes and limits of Canada’s evolving effort to align energy security with the imperatives of climate change.
Two Cents for Defence
As NATO nations battle over “burden sharing,” Arjun Singh explores the ‘2%’ spending rule and Donald Trump’s record on ensuring allies meet it.
Politique étrangère et multilatéralisme : quel rôle joue aujourd’hui le Canada sur la scène internationale ?
L’Association Canadienne pour l’OTAN a organisé le jeudi 26 novembre une discussion virtuelle à propos du role du Canada sur la scène internationale. Le 17 juin dernier, le Canada n’a pas rassemblé les votes nécessaires à l’obtention d’un siège au Conseil de Sécurité de l’ONU, pour la deuxième fois en dix ans. Que cet évènement Read More…
Dragon Slayer: The Partial Foreign Policy of Erin O’Toole’s Conservative Party
Upon Erin O’Toole’s election to lead Canada’s Conservatives, Arjun Singh examines the party’s foreign policy platform.
Their Election to Lose – The Water Cooler (Ep. 4)
The interns close out their time at the NATO Association with a look ahead at the upcoming Canadian federal election.
Drugs: A Transnational Security Threat and a Case for Multilateralism
In this article, Justin Dell argues that drugs pose a growing threat to national security in countries across the NATO alliance. As a transnational phenomenon and a product of global supply chains, it has to be dealt with multilaterally.
Month 13 and a Reflection on the Economic Impact of Refugees in Canada
As Month 13 looms for many Syrians who are trying their hand at integrating into Canada without financial assistance, it is a pivotal point in the country’s ability to see their presence as a blessing as opposed to a burden.
Cannabis Culture and the Economics of Marijuana in Canada
The highly anticipated news is expected to bring about a massive change in infrastructure, healthcare, and revenue for the government of Canada.
Service A and the Use of Disinformation by Russia
As the weapon of disinformation is becoming more commonly used by Russia, will it weaken political legitimacy among NATO members?