Corinne Stancescu looks at and why and how states intervene, and the past and future use of Chapter 7 of the UN Charter.
Tag: UN
Seeking a Global Audience: The Evolution of Digital Diplomacy
What do Barack Obama and Humans of New York have in common? Kelly Rahardja discusses how international organizations and leaders are using social media to break down the diplomatic barrier.
Feminism in Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union
To understand the resistance to feminism in Eastern Europe, it is important to examine the evolution of the international women’s movement agenda against the backdrop of Cold War tensions.
International Institutions and the Refugees
Discussing the refugee crisis on the international stage.
Women Make a Difference in Peace Negotiations
Melanne Verveer, who served as U.S. Ambassador for Global Women’s Issues, remarked that clashes had occurred in 31 of the world’s 39 active conflicts after peace settlements. None of the 31 cases had women involved in the peace process.
Canada and Ukraine: Looking Forward, not Back
As tensions continue to escalate in Eastern Europe over the Ukrainian conflict, Jonas argues that Canada should not shirk its military responsibilities towards the NATO mission.
At the Helm: The Case for More Female UN Peacekeepers, Part Two
In this series, Nancy Kanwal addresses the lack of female participation in UN Peacekeeping and answers the question: Why do we need more women?
“Powerless in the Face of Tragedy”: Evaluating the “Responsibility Not to Veto” Proposal
Marta Canneri examines the France-backed “Responsibility Not to Veto” proposal, which plans to introduce a “code of conduct” for the P5 nations of the Security Council.
WARNING: This Post Should Make You Uncomfortable
UN Peacekeepers have once again been accused of sexual assault while deployed. Unfortunately, as women, we know our value in a male-dominated world, even at our most vulnerable.
Confusion and Perplexity: the Complicated Relationship Between Peacekeeping and Peacemaking
Sandra Song explores the difficult relationship between UN peacekeeping and peacemaking, and how it affects the contributions made by the Canadian Armed Forces.