Our Mission

Women in International Security (WIIS) is the first international, non-profit, non partisan organization dedicated to increasing the influence of women in the fields of foreign and defense affairs, while enhancing dialogue about international security issues.

Primarily based at Georgetown University in Washington DC, WIIS members include policymakers, military personnel, diplomats, students, legislative aides, researchers, journalists, business executives, and lobbyists.


A New Canadian Network

Operating from both McGill University and Université de Montréal, WIIS Canada seeks to build on the international network of Women in International Security to promote the work done by Canadian women; a field where their influence and visibility can be improved.

The need is evident for a greater presence for women in the international security field. Women are under-represented in various sectors of international affairs.

Women in International Security is the only global network actively advancing women's leadership, at all stages of their careers, in the field of international peace and security.

Recently established in Montréal, WIIS Canada is proud to be affiliated with the Centre for International Peace and Security Studies (CIPSS), dedicated to promote excellence in academic research and teaching on contemporary security and defence issues that concern Canada.

We hope you enjoy your visit!

Please feel free to contact us for additional information. You may reach us by e-mail at wiiscanada@gmail.com.

Members

WIIS-Canada Partners:
Institut québécois des hautes études internationales http://www.hei.ulaval.ca/

Board of Directors

• Stéfanie von Hlatky (McGill University)
• Marie-Joëlle Zahar (Université de Montréal)
• Aurélie Campana (Université Laval)
• Anessa Kimball (Université Laval)

Research Associates

• Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé (McGill University)

Publications

Books

• Stéfanie von Hlatky
  The Great Asymmetry: American Allies in Times of War (under review).

Book chapters

• Stéfanie von Hlatky
  (with Michel Fortmann)"The RMA: Impact of Emerging Technologies on Deterrence" in Paul, Morgan and Writz, eds,Complex Deterrence: Theory and Practice in a Complex Era. Chicago University Press.
• Stéfanie von Hlatky
  (with Michel Fortmann) "Nuclear Weapons in Today's Europe: the debate that nobody wants" in Merand and Foucault, eds, European Security since the Fall of the Berlin Wall.
• Stéfanie von Hlatky
  “La défense canadienne se décide-t-elle à Washington?” in G. Aureano, P. Faucher and F.Mérand (eds) La politique internationale en question (Presses de l’Université de Montréal) : 124-131.
• Stéfanie von Hlatky
  with Jessica Trisko, “La frontière américaine du Québec: enjeux de sécurité,” in Guy Lachapelle (ed) Le destin américain du Québec (Upcoming, Septentrion)
• Marie-Joëlle Zahar
  Liberal interventions, illiberal outcomes: The United Nations, Western powers and Lebanon” dans E. Newman, et al., dir., New Perspectives on Liberal Peacebuilding, United Nations University Press.
• Stéfanie von Hlatky
  “La défense canadienne se décide-t-elle à Washington ?” book chapter in La politique internationale en question. Montréal : Presses de l?Université de Montréal, pp. 124-131.
• Stéfanie von Hlatky
  and Michel Fortmann. “The RMA: Impact of Emerging Technologies on Deterrence,” in Complex Deterrence: Strategy in the Global Age, (eds) T.V. Paul, Patrick Morgan, James Wirtz: Chicago: UC Press
• Ekaterina Piskunova
  “La Russie est-elle une menace?,” book chapter in La politique internationale en questions. Montréal : Les Presses de l?Université de Montréal.
• Stéfanie von Hlatky
  “North American Regionalism in Defence,” in Stuart Croft (ed) Comparative Regional Security Governance (Routledge, 2010). (with Chris C. Demchak)
• Stéfanie von Hlatky
  “The Nuclear Question in Today’s Europe,” in Frédéric Mérand, Martial Foucault et Bastien Irondelles (eds) European Security Since the Fall of the Berlin Wall (U. of Toronto Press), (with M. Fortmann)

Journal articles

• Stéfanie von Hlatky
  "State Responses to Changes in the Arctic: Suit Your Needs?" CDSS Bison Paper, Special Number on Arctic Security.
• Stéfanie von Hlatky
  (with Jessica Trisko) "Is the Best Defence a Good Offence? Bush'S Foreign Policy Legacy" McGill Foreign Affairs Review Vol. 1 No.l.
• Stéfanie von Hlatky
  “Is it Time to Revisit Traditional Security Approaches in the Arctic?” Norteamerica, Vol. 2, No. 2: 211-223.
• Stéfanie von Hlatky
  (With Michel Fortmann) « The nuclear question and the Obama presidency ». International Journal 64 (no 1). (PDF)
• Ekaterina Piskunova
  “Conflits ravivés, statu quo gelé : Relations russo-géorgiennes après la guerre,” article in Études internationales, vol. 40, numéro 4, (décembre).
• Stéfanie von Hlatky
  “What, if Anything, Will France’s Reintegration Imply for the AllianceDebate on Nuclear Weapons?” European Security, forthcoming.

Scientific Communications

• Stéfanie von Hlatky
  “Testing the Special Relationship: The Anglosphere Alliance in Afghanistan and Iraq,” CISS Millenium Series Conference, Paris: June 14-16.
• Stéfanie von Hlatky
  “Anglosphere Asymmetry: America’s Closest Allies in Times of War,” Canadian Political Science Association (CPSA) Annual Convention, Vancouver: June 3-6.
• Stéfanie von Hlatky
  “The United States, Canada and the War on Terrorism,” Canada, Europe and Global Conflict (Conference held at Queen’s University), Kingston: May 9.
• Stéfanie von Hlatky
  “The Great Asymmetry: America’s Allies in Times of War,” International Studies Association (ISA) Annual Convention, San Francisco: March 26-29.
• Stéfanie von Hlatky
  “State Responses to Changes in the Arctic: Suit Your Needs?” University of Manitoba Political Studies Students’ Conference (PSSC) on Arctic Security, Winnipeg: January 30-February 1.
• Stéfanie von Hlatky
  “The Nuclear Question in Today’s Europe,” European Security Since the Fall of the Berlin Wall (Conference held at Université de Montréal), Montréal: February 11.
• Stéfanie von Hlatky
  “Asymmetric Security Cooperation: Canada’s Military Alliance in the United States,” ACSUS Biennial Conference, Toronto: November 14-18.
• Stéfanie von Hlatky
  “The Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA) and Deterrence Stability,” CIPSS Conference: Deterrence: A Complex Paradigm (McGill University), Montreal: May4-5.
• Stéfanie von Hlatky
  “Is it Time to Revisit Traditional Security Approaches in the Arctic?” ACSUS 35th Anniversary Colloquium: Canada in the North Pacific, Anchorage: September 28-30.
• Stéfanie von Hlatky
  “What Allies Learned from the War on Terror,” ISAC/ISSS Conference, Vail: October 23-25.
• Stéfanie von Hlatky
  “Trade-offs and Challenges in Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament: The G8 Global Partnership,” CENESS Conference, Moscow: June 10-11.
• Stéfanie von Hlatky
  “The Future of Québec-U.S. Border Security: Does Thicker Mean Safer?” ISSS/ISAC Conference – Monterey (USA): October 15-17, 2009.
• Stéfanie von Hlatky
  “Implementing the G8 Global Partnership: A Successful Approach to Non- Proliferation?” ISSS/ISAC Conference – Monterey (USA).
• Stéfanie von Hlatky
  “NATO's New Strategic Concept and the Re-emergence of Nuclear Issues” The Atlantic Council of Canada’s Annual Fall Conference – Ottawa.
• Stéfanie von Hlatky
  “French and NATO Views on Nuclear Issues,” NATO/CIPSS/QCIR Conference entitled France’s Return to NATO: Practical Implications for Transatlantic Relations – East Sussex (UK).
• Stéfanie von Hlatky
  “The Nuclear Question and the Obama Presidency,” ISA Annual Convention – New Orleans.
• Stéfanie von Hlatky
  “Les points de vue de la France dans l’OTAN sur les questions nucléaires,” Université d’Auvergne – Clermont-Ferrand (France).

Book Reviews

• Ekaterina Piskunova
  “Review Axis of convenience,” review in Études Internationals, vol. 40, numéro 4, (décembre).

Others

• WIIS-Canada
  Women in International Security Canada Database (PDF)
• WIIS-Canada
  Banque de données de Women in International security Canada (PDF)
• WIIS-Canada
  Women and Global Security Benefit Luncheon (PDF)
• WIIS-Canada
  Déjeuner-bénéfice Femmes et sécurité mondiale (PDF)
• Dynamic cities need women
  Seoul Declaration - Visions and Challenges for a Women-Friendly City (PDF)
• Dynamic cities need women
  Déclaration de Séoul - Visions et défis pour une ville respectueuse des femmes (PDF)
• Stéfanie von Hlatky
  The G8 Global Partnership: New Avenues for an Expanding Program against the Threat of WMDs (Ottawa, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, 2010).

Events

• • Friday, May 25th, 2012
  • «Canada and the United States : Defining Priorities in Security and Defence»
  • 5th annual Workshop for Women in International Security (WIIS)
  • 3150, rue Jean-Brillant (Université de Montréal)
  • Carrefour des arts et des sciences, C-3061
  • May 25^th and 26^th. Download the program.
    
• • Friday, May 18th, 2012
  • «Research Seminar»
  • By Sarah Saublet, CIPSS Ph.D. Student.
  • 14h - 16h
  • 3744, Jean-Brillant (Université de Montréal)
  • 530-1 (CEPSI)
  • Les acteurs académiques et la construction sociale de la "menace" climatique.
    
• • Friday, April 20th, 2012
  • «Research Seminar»
  • By Ekaterina Lorye.
  • 14h - 16h
  • 3744, rue Jean-Brillant (Université de Montréal) (Université de Montréal)
  • 530-1 (CEPSI)
  • Status Seeking and Nuclear Weapons Policy
    
• • Thursday, March 17th, 2011
  • «Conflict Diasporas and the Pursuit of Sovereignty :»
  • Comparing the Armenian, Albanian and Palestinian Experiences. Maria Koinova is Assistant Professor, Amsterdam University and visiting scholar at the Center for European Studies, Harvard University.
  • 11h30-13h00
  • 3744 Jean Brillant (Université de Montréal)
  • 6453
• • Monday, October 25th, 2010
  • «Status and Rising Powers: Applying the Social Identity Theory»
  • Deborah Larson (UCLA)
  • 12h00-14h00
  • Leacock Building (McGill University)
  • Leacock 424
• • Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
  • «Invisible Constitution of Politics: Contested Norms and International Encounters»
  • Antje Wiener (University of Hamburg)
  • 3:00-4:30pm
  • Leacock (McGill University)
  • 429
• • Friday, April 09th, 2010
  • «CANCELLED - Imagining Europe: Constructing Authority in the EU »
  • Kathleen McNamara (Georgetown University)
  • 3:00-4:30pm
  • Leacock (McGill University)
  • 424
• • Tuesday, March 23th, 2010
  • «Les coûts d'élargissement de l'OTAN: Qui paie et comment?»
  • Anessa Kimball
    Professeure adjointe, Université Laval
  • 11h30-13h00
  • Lionel-Groulx (Université de Montréal)
  • C-4145
• • Monday, March 22th, 2010
  • «Pakistan and the Global War on Terror»
  • Ayesha Siddiqa
  • 4:00-5:30pm
  • Leacock Building (McGill University)
  • 424
• • Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
  • «Gouvernement humanitaire : raisons et déraisons de l’intervention. Ce que révèle Haïti»
  • Alice Corbet (Post-doctorante au CÉRIUM, GRIMH)
  • 11h30-13h00
  • Lionel-Groulx (Université de Montréal)
  • C-4145