Sanam Singh

Sanam Singh is a third-year pre-law student at the University of Toronto, pursuing a double major in Ethics, Society, and Law, and Peace, Conflict, and Justice. As a Junior Research Fellow at the NATO Association of Canada, she is interested in studying NATO member states’ international legal policy, military commitment and their domestic implementation. Her research explores how Canada and other NATO member states translate foreign policy into practice. Sanam's interest is in constitutional law and how legal structures shape a country’s ability to fulfill its global position.

NATO and Canada

On the Ground and in the Air: Canada’s Defining Role in NATO’s Military Healthcare

In this article, Sanam Singh argues that NATO’s medical system anchors every mission with Canada’s leadership enhancing its strength on the ground and in the air. The piece shows how Canada’s expertise positions NATO to confront the growing threat of cyberattacks targeting military healthcare.

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Canada’s WPS Credibility: Tested Within the Canadian Armed Forces

Canada has long championed the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda on the world stage, promoting gender equality in NATO missions and peace operations. Yet, at home, persistent structural barriers in the Canadian Armed Forces have created a gap between advocacy and action. Canada must address these domestic challenges and prioritize women’s meaningful leadership across all levels of the military to align its domestic practices with its global image.