Corinne Stancescu looks at the current issue of cultural appropriation, including the challenges and problems surrounding it.
Society, Culture, and Security
The NATO Association of Canada’s Society, Culture, and Security program takes a look at the issues that impact Canadians’ every day lives while connecting them to international relations. The program covers a wide range of topics, which include: pop culture, art, film, global events, and socio-political relations. In addition, Society, Culture, and IR aims to examine and provide in-depth analyses that relate international affairs to the interests of Canadian society.
What Reform Means For Hong Kong
Daniel Warning discusses the latest developments in the Hong Kong protests, and the implications of reform in the city.
Canada and World Health Statistics, 2015
Dieka Mohamed explores the changing dynamics of the Canadian Health Care system and how it compares to worldwide health care trends.
Canada’s New International Development and Global Health Initiative
A major announcement by the Minister of International Development on Canada’s national efforts in global health and development.
Tensions from Within: Israel’s Internal Racism
Racial tensions do not begin and end in North America. Samara Zaifman explores the often ignored internal racism present in Jewish-Israeli society.
A Chinese Classic Reflecting the Nature of Modern China
Elliot Cho illustrates the story of heroes featured in the timeless Chinese classic Records of Grand Historian and points its similarities to modern China.
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.
Canada’s Shaky Environmental History
Daniel Waring discusses Canada’s environmental policies and what is being done globally to reduce CO2 emissions.
Hotel Canada: You Can’t Check-Out Anytime You Like, But You Can Definitely Leave
Victoria looks at the ramifications from Bill C-24 and the recent changes to the Citizenship Act in Canada. Is a guarantee of “loyalty” important for citizenship?
Why Nothing Can Stop the Colombian Peace Talks
Daniel Waring describes the ongoing peace talks between the Colombian government and FARC rebels, and why nothing can stop the negotiations now.