The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs

The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA)

The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA) offers the most comprehensive advanced degree programs in international affairs at the Master’s and Doctoral levels in Canada. Our unique interdisciplinary approach integrates disciplines such as political science, economics, law, sociology, public health, and history to equip students with a broad understanding of the complex global environment.

For nearly 60 years, NPSIA has been training Canada’s top graduate students in international affairs. We currently have over 3,000 alumni, several holding key positions in the Canadian public service, foreign governments, international organizations, and various sectors. Join NPSIA to become a leader in international affairs and shape the future of global relations. Apply today!

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Monday, June 24, 2024

Reframing Responses to Foreign Election Interference: A Fifth-Wave Deterrence Approach

Prof Alex Wilner and NPSIA PhD. Grad Dr. Marshall Palmer recently published and article entitled "Deterrence and Foreign Election Intervention:... More

Prof Alex Wilner and NPSIA PhD. Grad Dr. Marshall Palmer recently published and article entitled "Deterrence and Foreign Election Intervention: Securing Democracy through Punishment, Denial, and Delegitimization" in the Journal of Global Security Studies. Foreign interference threatens democratic elections globally. In response, democracies are... More

Thursday, June 20, 2024

NPSIA Faculty on National security & Foreign Interference

With the release of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP) report a few weeks ago, NPSIA Faculty have been busy making the press rounds and writing... More

With the release of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP) report a few weeks ago, NPSIA Faculty have been busy making the press rounds and writing about national security and foreign interference in the Canadian government. Dr. Stephanie Carvin on the Big Story Podcast: National Security, Foreign Interference and... More

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Dr. Valerie Percival talks to the Connecting Citizens to Science Podcast

Through the exploration of the intersection of gender and health systems in fragile settings, this discussion covers the impact of gender dynamics on health systems during crises like the... More

Through the exploration of the intersection of gender and health systems in fragile settings, this discussion covers the impact of gender dynamics on health systems during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic and armed conflicts, emphasizing community-led, participatory approaches to promote gender equality and resilience in health... More

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