Halifax International Security Forum uses video to introduce each plenary panel. These short visual essays use a combination of moving images, still images, and popular music to convey appropriate urgency. The videos, together with the written opinion essays and the panel titles themselves, enhance the topics and create an atmosphere that is conducive to constructive and honest conversations that embrace new ideas and inspire action.
With #HISF2018 on the horizon, we are fondly remembering last year. We began #HISF2017 with opening remarks from HISF Pres. Peter Van Praagh, Michèle Coninsx Asst. Sec Gen & Exec. Dir. of @UN_CTED, @scottbrison Pres. of @TBS_Canada & @HarjitSajjan Minister of @NationalDefence.
In 2015, #ISIS obtained nearly $6B through territorial control. Today, it has new ways to fundraise: extortion, drug smuggling, trafficking, & more. @ColinPClarke argues in @ForeignPolicy that these resources will aid ISIS’ ability to regroup & reorganize bit.ly/2NHAs7C
2 hours agoAfter striking a peace deal with #Ethiopia, #Eritrea applied for a seat on the UNHRC. This application will most likely be accepted but @abraham_zere of @AJEnglish argues that the world shouldn't turn a blind eye to the regime’s abuses. bit.ly/2yeNMvv
3 days ago