For Immediate Release Halifax, NS – Halifax International Security Forum concluded its proceedings today with representatives from over 80 democracies providing important guidance on the global security challenges of 2020 and beyond. “Again this year, the Halifax International Security Forum has shown why it is a must-attend event for democratic leaders, subject experts and decision…

A more dangerous world: People fear hackings over attacks to their personal safety  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, Canada — An increasing number of people feel the world became a more dangerous place over the past year after two consecutive years of declines on the measure. A new Ipsos Global Advisor survey done on behalf of the…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Halifax, NS – Halifax International Security Forum Board Member Cindy McCain presented the John McCain Prize for Leadership in Public Service today to the people of Hong Kong in recognition of their struggle to preserve their rights and to press for democratic reform. The prize was presented at the eleventh annual Halifax…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Halifax, Canada – Peter Van Praagh, President of Halifax International Security Forum, today unveiled a new year-long initiative focused on China. “It’s no longer a secret that Xi Jinping’s China is working hard to make the world safe for authoritarianism,” said Van Praagh. “It is time for a comprehensive China strategy for…

*Check Against Delivery* Ministers, Members of Parliament, Members of the Congressional Delegation, Distinguished officers, Ladies and Gentlemen, colleagues and friends: Welcome to Halifax. Before I say anything further, I want to give a special ‘welcome back’ to Canada’s Minister of National Defence, Harjit Sajjan. As many of you know, between last year’s Forum and today,…

Future of the world order: How do you view the U.S. and China’s influence? Toronto, Canada, November 20, 2019 — An ongoing trade war between the world’s two biggest economies is having an impact on how people view the influence that the U.S. and China have on world affairs. A new Ipsos Global Advisor survey…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HALIFAX, NS — Halifax International Security Forum, North America’s leading foreign affairs and defense conference, today released its agenda and an outline of some of its leading participants. The agenda release comes on the same day that Canada’s Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, announced his new cabinet including the re-appointment…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, DC–Peter Van Praagh, founder and President of Halifax International Security Forum, today announced that Mrs. Cindy McCain and Major-General (Ret.) Tammy Harris had joined the Board of Directors as part of a wider expansion of both the Board and senior staff. Mr. Jonathan Weisstub, Chairman of the Board of Directors, added…

HALIFAX INTERNATIONAL SECURITY FORUM WELCOMES 2019 CLASS OF THE PEACE WITH WOMEN FELLOWSHIP FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, DC–Halifax International Security Forum today welcomed to Washington, DC, its newest class of the Peace With Women Fellowship. The 11 participants hail from 10 NATO and NATO-allied countries. The Peace With Women Fellowship deepens the knowledge and expands the…

Plenary Sessions (On-the-Record) Revolutions of Our Time: Freedom Without US Values Trade: Our Way or the Huawei The World’s Democracies: The Importance of Being Allies Institution Evolution: International Law and Global Order End of the Earth: The Arctic 2020s Vision: Responsibility to Pro-Tech Security Solutions, Women’s Contributions Revolutions and their Remains Informal Sessions (Off-the-Record) Afghanistan…