Overall, this year has been difficult. The politics at large have been frightening and there has been a certain desperation in the air. But the good parts cannot be ignored.
Author: NATO Association of Canada
The mission of NATO Association of Canada is to promote peace, prosperity, and security through knowledge and understanding of the importance of NATO.
We strive to educate and engage Canadians about NATO and NATO’s goal of peace, prosperity and security. NATO Association of Canada ensures that we have an informed citizenry able to contribute to discussions about Canada’s role on the world stage. As a leading member of the Atlantic Treaty Association (ATA), NATO Association of Canada has strong and enduring ties with sister organizations in many of the alliance countries, as well as members of NATO’s “Partnership for Peace” and “Mediterranean Dialogue” programmes. The NAOC has had a leading role in the recent transformation and modernization of the ATA, and helped to create and develop the Youth Atlantic Treaty Association (YATA). The NAOC has strong ties with the Government of Canada including Global Affairs Canada and the Department of National Defence. We are constantly working to create and maintain relationships with international organizations such as the World Bank Group, the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development, NATO Headquarters, the International Criminal Court, and other prominent international NGOs and think tanks.
NAOC Publication: Canadian Defence at 150 and Beyond
The NATO Association of Canada is proud to release “Canadian Defence at 150 and Beyond”, a scholarly publication featuring a foreword by Chrystia Freeland and an introduction by Hugh Segal.
What is the NATO Parliamentary Assembly?
A breakdown of how the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NATO-PA) is structured and what it is intended to accomplish.
President Trump Visits Asia: What should we expect?
The 45th President of the United States has proven to be unpredictable when it comes to foreign affairs. Some of our editors comment on what this might mean during his 13-day trip through Asia.
Israel and the US pulling out of UNESCO: What does this mean for the future of multilateral organizations?
Our editor’s comment on Israel and the United States exiting UNESCO.
How should the Spanish government react to the independent movement in Catalonia?
As the situation in Catalonia continues to develop, our editor’s comment on the Spanish government’s response.
What are the implications of the most recent German election?
The results were shocking, but what do they mean?
How should NATO respond to Russian war games?
Take a look at what some of our editor’s think about Russia’s war games.
Sanctions on North Korea: How effective will they be?
Are the sanctions going to work? And if so, how? Take a look at what our editors think.
NAOC Interview with General Denis Mercier, SACT NATO
NATO Association of Canada interview with French Air Force General Denis Mercier