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The “End” of NATO? The Alliance and Its Role in the 21st Century

In a response to J.L. Granastein’s recent article on NATO’s role in today’s security landscape, Aaron Willschick argues that Granastein’s argument is compelling yet flawed and that NATO can still serve an important role going forward.

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May 2, 2013 – Oil and Natural Gas Round Table at Tory’s LLP

Registration Member Registration $20.00 CADNon-Member Registration $25.00 CAD The NATO Council of Canada cordially invites you to a round table discussion on Oil and Natural Gas   featuring… [captionpix align=”left” theme=”elegant” width=”150″ imgsrc=”http://www.economicclub.ca/images/ecot_speaker/79/Thompsoncropped.JPG” captiontext=””] Don Thompson – Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. Presentation Topic: Canadian Oil Sands: Canada – An Emerging Energy Superpower Don Thompson is Read More…

Canada Eastern Europe and Russia Expanding Community Security, Trade and the Economy

Harper Government Announces support for Strengthening Economic Ties with South Eastern European Economies

On March 1st, Parliamentary Secretary Keddy highlighted the Government of Canada’s ambitious trade expansion plan as well as Canadian investment and expertise at work in Southeastern Europe’s industrial, infrastructure, mining and agricultural sectors.

Canada Western Europe William Zhang

Analyzing the Merits of NATO’s “Smart Defence” Initiative with Professor Stephen Saideman

Stephen M. Saideman, a professor of International Affairs at Carleton University, visited the University of Toronto on March 5th to give a talk at the Munk Centre of Global Affairs regarding the future of military spending for Canada and other NATO member nations. The lecture was derived from a 2011 study conducted by Saideman and Read More…

Asia-Pacific Canada Maritime Nation Sarah Wang

From the Sea to the Dinner Table: Maritime Issues and National Identity

A recent sign posted on the window of a Beijing restaurant refuses to serve certain nationalities due to current international maritime disputes between state actors. Sarah Danruo Wang analyzes how historic disputes on sea (and on land) shape national identity and loyalty.