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| Nikolko on the Implications of the Ukrainian Elections Return to top. Special Event "Politics, Society and Security After the Ukrainian Elections" Milana Nikolko Advanced registration is requested by Friday, 5 February to csdsevents@carleton.ca or 613.520.2600 ext. 6671. This event is co-hosted by CSDS and the Institute of European, Eurasian and Russian Studies (EURUS), Carleton University. |
| Michael Pryce on Mass Atrocity Prevention Planning Return to top. The Centre for Security and Defence Studies (CSDS) of the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University, in cooperation with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Prevention of Genocide and Other Crimes Against Humanity, and the Will to Intervene (W2I) Project of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies, Concordia University, invite you to: A presentation by "Mass Atrocity Prevention Planning" With comments by Michael Pryce is a specialist on military planning and conflict resolution. He is the founder and President of COA Consultants and COA Non-Profit, both organizations dedicated to developing pragmatic planning tools to prevent or intervene in a mass atrocity. From 2007-2009, Mr. Pryce was a professor of conflict resolution at the Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute (PKSOI) of the US Army War College, and Director of the Mass Atrocity Response Operations (MARO) Project, a partnership between PKSOI and the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. Wednesday, 10 February 2010 Complementary light sandwich lunch provided. Public parking is available in Parking Garage P9, adjacent to Robertson Hall. |
| Mueller on Nuclear Alarmism Return to top. CSDS SPEAKER SERIES 2009-2010 "Nuclear Alarmism from Hiroshima to Al-Qaeda" John Mueller Since the end of World War Two, the use of nuclear weapons has been America's-and the world's-worst nightmare. But they have never actually been used, despite the fact that an ever-increasing number of countries have obtained them. Our fear levels remain as high as ever today, but are they justified? Eminent international relations scholar John Mueller thinks not, and in his critically-acclaied book, Atomic Obsession: Nuclear Alarmism from Hiroshima to Al-Qaeda (Oxford, 2009), he contends that our overriding concern about nuclear weapons borders on an obsession unsupported by either history or logic, with important policy implications.
John Mueller holds the Woody Hayes Chair of National Security Studies, Mershon Center, and is professor of Political Science at Ohio State University, where he teaches courses in international relations. He is the author of several classic works of political science and many editorial page columns and articles in The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, The New Republic, Reason, The Washington Post, and The New York Times. A frequent national television commentator, Mueller is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, has been a John Simon Guggenheim Fellow, and has received grants from the National Science Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Tuesday, 16 February 201010:30 - 12:00 Senate Room, 6th floor, Robertson Hall Carleton University Complementary light sandwich lunch provided. Public parking is available in Parking Garage P9, adjacent to Robertson Hall. The CSDS Speaker Series events are free and open to the public. For more information visit www.carleton.ca/csds/ or call 613.520.2600 ext 6671 |
general announcements Please note that NPSIA graduate students interested in attending any of the conferences below with a registration fee may contact CSDS for funding support. For more information regarding CSDS funding see: www.carleton.ca/csds/funding.html |
| Felices-Luna on Terrorist Organizations Return to top. From: Augustine Park Augustine_SJ_Park@carleton.ca The Institute for Criminology and Criminology Justice is pleased to present: "'Terrorist' Organisations: Total Institutions in Hiding" Wednesday 10 February, 4pmRoom 280, University Centre Carleton University |
| Walter Dorn in Conversation With Gloria Galloway on Candada's Role as UN Peacekeeper Return to top. From: Rideau Institute and the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives invite@eventbrite.com The Ottawa Out Front Speaker Series asks the question, Will Canada Be a UN Peacekeeper Again?" This luncheon event features Professor Walter Dorn of the Canadian Forces College in conversation with Gloria Galloway of the Globe and Mail. Walter Dorn will consider whether now is the time that Canada should recommit to United Nations peacekeeping. The Ottawa Out Front Speakers Series promotes new ideas and better government policies. It is organized by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) and the Rideau Institute, in partnership with the Hill Times and Embassy. The event will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2010, from 12:00 until 1:45 pm, at the Sheraton Hotel, 150 Albert Street, in downtown Ottawa. Tickets are $30. For tickets or information, call 613 565-9449 or email outfront@rideauinstitute.ca |
| CDAI Seminar and Annual General Meeting Return to top. Note: Funding is available through CSDS for registration and/or travel costs. For more information, contact Prof. David Mendeloff or visit: www.carleton.ca/csds/funding.html From: Executive Director Dear Colleagues, A draft agenda and links to register (by mail, fax or online) can be found at: http://www.cda-cdai.ca/cdai REGISTRATION IS OPEN TO ALL! This year's theme for the CDA Institute Seminar on 3 March 2010 is "Protecting Canada's National Interests in an Uncertain World," and will feature, among others:
Dr. John Scott Cowan, President of the CDA Institute, will preside over the Seminar. The 73rd AGM of the CDA will be held on 4 March 2010, and will be on the theme, "Power Projection and the Canadian Forces: Resources and Capabilities." Speakers will include:
Lieutenant-General (Ret'd) Richard Evraire, Chairman of the CDA, will preside over the AGM. For more information please contact the CDA Institute by email at specialevents@cda-cdai.ca or phone (613) 236-9903. |
| Canada-Afghanistan Solidarity Committee Event Return to top. From: Alain Pellerin director@cda-cdai.ca Subject: NOTICE: Canada-Afghanistan Solidarity Committee event, March 9, Ottawa Dear Colleagues, The Canada-Afghanistan Solidarity Committee will be holding an event on March 9, 2010 at the Library & Archives in Ottawa, on "Canada and Afghanistan: Keeping our Promises." Speakers will include Major-General (Ret'd) Lewis MacKenzie and Dr. Douglas Bland. A cocktail reception and fundraiser for the Afghan-Canadian Community Centre, which runs a school in Kandahar for boys and girls, will follow. March 9, 2010, 7:00 PM Tickets available at: Thank you to Fred Litwin of the Free Thinking Film Society for bringing this event to our attention. For more information please contact: The CDA reminds its readers that it released a position paper in December Regards, Alain Pellerin, Colonel (Ret'd) |
opportunities Please note that travel funding support is available to NPSIA graduate students who wish to participate formally in any of the conferences listed below. For more information, contact Prof. David Mendeloff or visit: www.carleton.ca/csds/funding.html |
| CPSA Conference Call for Panel Discussants Return to top. Dear CSDS Faculty and Associates, David Mendeloff June 3, 11:00am-12:45pm Piper Rodd, "War on Terror as Fought through the Popular Media in Australia and Canada: The Cases of David Hicks and Omar Khadr" Aine Leadbetter, "Security Threat or Desired Labour? The Role of Power and Framing in Policy Responses to Non-Status Workers" Rebecca Oliver, "Insiders' Institutions, Outsiders' Outcomes: Atypical Workers in Western Europe" Siobhan Harty, "Reforming Citizenship Policy: The Role of Policy Disruptions" June 1, 3:45-5:15pm Maria Popova/Dan Epstein, Radical Right Parties and the Political Establishment in Eastern Europe Mariam Mufti/Csaba Nikolenyi, Party Laws in South Asia: The Causes and Consequences of Anti-Defection Laws in India and Pakistan Alexandra Alina Ionascu, Organisational Survival or Intra-Party Stability: The Romanian Right Wing Parties and Their Consolidation Process P. Pushkar/Madhvi Gupta, Understanding Moderation and Extremism: The Strategies and Goals of Religious Parties |
| NPSIA Professional Training and Development Certificate Programs Return to top. From: Bryan Henderson Bryan_Henderson@carleton.ca The Canadian Centre for Security and Intelligence Studies The Professional Certificate in International Critical Infrastructure Protection NPSIA-Professional Training and Development is very pleased to announce the pilot offering of CCISS' Professional Certificate in International - Critical Infrastructure Protection ~ Pipeline Security ~ program in cooperation with HPI - Hugh A. Palmer, Inc. Designed to develop professional skills in protecting national and international Critical Infrastructures, with a focus on pipeline networks and their associated facilities, this workshop is being offered in conjunction with HPI's accredited PSS - Pipeline Security Specialist Programme. This intense four-day workshop consists of five-modules, delivered in a series of lectures and team project and uses a unique know your adversary Force Protection approach to assessing Pipeline threats and attacks. To learn more about this training opportunity or to register please visit: www.carleton.ca/npsia-ptd The Certificatein Practical International Affairs Management NPSIA-Professional Training and Development is pleased to announce the pilot offering of the Practical Certificate in International Affairs Management (PIAM), the first in a series of management skills and competency based training programs for international affairs practitioners. To learn more about this training opportunity or to register please visit: www.carleton.ca/npsia-ptd Bryan Henderson |
| Annual Workshop for Women in International Security Call for Participants Return to top. Note: Funding is available through CSDS for registration and/or travel costs. For more information, contact Prof. David Mendeloff or visit: www.carleton.ca/csds/funding.html From: CHARLINE.LEDUC-MARCOUX@forces.gc.ca CALL FOR GRADUATE PARTICIPANTS 3RD Annual Workshop for Women in International Security: The Global Governance Program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs and the Department
of Political Science at the University of Waterloo, together with Women in International Security (WIIS)-
Canada, invite applications from graduate students for participation in the 3rd Annual Workshop
for Women in International Security to be held May 6-8, 2010, at the University of Waterloo. The
workshop brings together students, scholars and professionals in the field of international security
with the goal of advancing the position of women in the field. To apply please submit a proposal of no more than 250 words, a C.V., and a cover letter indicating your interest in the 3rd Annual Workshop for Women in International Security to Veronica Kitchen, vkitchen@uwaterloo.ca by Wednesday, February 17th, 2010. For more information please email or call Veronica Kitchen at 519-888-4567x32418. BALSILLIE SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, University of Waterloo |
| Military History Colloquium Call for Papers Return to top. Note: Funding is available through CSDS for registration and/or travel costs. For more information, contact Prof. David Mendeloff or visit: www.carleton.ca/csds/funding.html From: Michael Bechthold mbechthold@wlu.ca Call for Papers, The Laurier Centre for Military Strategic and Disarmament Studies, Wilfrid Laurier University, invites proposals for papers to be presented at the 21th Military History Colloquium, to be held at the Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario on 29 April to 1 May 2009. The deadline for proposals is 26 February 2010. Please submit a 1-page proposal to (email is preferred method): Mike Bechthold, LCMSDS, |
| CARFMS Graduate Student Essay Contest Return to top. From:Megan Bradley mebradley@gmail.com CANADIAN ASSOCIATION FOR REFUGEE AND FORCED MIGRATION STUDIES (CARFMS) The Canadian Association for Refugee and Forced Migration Studies (CARFMS) seeks to foster an independent community of scholars dedicated to the advancement and dissemination of Canadian refugee and forced migration research. The Association aims to engage graduate students as active members of the Canadian refugee research community, and invites graduate students to participate in the first annual CARFMS Graduate Student Essay Contest. The CARFMS Graduate Student Essay Contest will recognize the most outstanding research produced by graduate students in the field of refugee and forced migration studies. The authors of the shortlisted papers will be invited to present their work on a panel at the 3rd Annual CARFMS Conference, which will take place from 6-8 May 2010 at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. The winners of the CARFMS Graduate Student Essay Competition will be announced at the conference in Hamilton. The theme of the conference is Forced Migration: Challenges and Change. However, papers submitted to the Graduate Student Essay Contest may address any issue relevant to refugee and forced migration studies. In cooperation with the Refugee Research Network, CARFMS will provide funding to support the participation of shortlisted authors in the 2010 Annual CARFMS Conference. The author of the best essay will receive a prize of $300. Second prize will be $200, and third prize will be $100. Subject to peer review, the authors of the winning papers will be invited to publish their work in Refuge: Canadas periodical on refugees. Eligibility: Application process and editorial guidelines Submissions and questions should be sent to: |
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