Author: Esha Grewal

Esha is a Program Editor for the NATO Association of Canada with the Society, Culture, and Security program. Previously, she worked as a Junior Research Fellow and wrote articles for her current program area as well as Women and Security. Outside of the NAOC, she works as a Program Assistant within the BC Public Service for the Public Guardian and Trustee. Esha graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Arts (with distinction) in political science and international studies, concentrating in international security and conflict. She is an alumnus of the 2023 NATO Field School and also studied abroad at the University of Leeds in England. You can reach her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/eshagrewal/
Esha Grewal Women in Security

When democracies censor: Alberta’s book ban and its contradiction with NATO’s mission to defend democratic principles

Alberta’s latest directive on books has turned heads nationally. But what does it mean for Canadian security? In this article, author Esha Grewal discusses how Alberta’s book ban is a part of the larger, growing trend of divisive policies among NATO countries that threaten social cohesion.
Esha Grewal Society, Culture, and Security

More than a game: Canada’s strategic opportunities with the 2026 FIFA World Cup

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup slowly approaches, fans and human rights groups alike are campaigning against matches hosted on US soil. Targeted immigration policies and discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community are some of the concerns raised by groups for the upcoming global event. For some, the policies of the Trump administration pose a significant Read More…
Esha Grewal Society, Culture, and Security

NATO in Kosovo: Redefining “Success” 26 Years Later

Twenty-six years following NATO’s intervention in Kosovo, tensions between ethnic groups continue to plague political discourse and trigger violent flare-ups. Kosovo’s stability depends on the presence of KFOR troops and Serbia has turned increasingly closer to Russia. Such issues beg the question: how do we define the success of NATO’s mission in Kosovo?