Who we are
Women In International Security (WIIS-pronounced WISE) is Canada’s premier non-governmental organization advancing women’s leadership in the field of international peace and security through research excellence, professional development, mentorship, and networking.
Women in International Security (WIIS) Canada McGill is a chapter of the not-for-profit organization WIIS Canada and an affiliate of WIIS Global. We are a student group aiming to advance gender equality and leadership opportunities for women interested in international peace and security at McGill.
Guiding Principles
Mentorship and Professional Development
We promote the next generation of leaders by providing early-career members.
Inclusivity
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive space for scholars and practitioners.
Justice
We firmly stand against all systems of oppression, and commit to to creating a socially just and equitable world.
Community
While navigating this space, we seek to find fellowship and support.
Upcoming Events
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Reverse Migration and Criminal Adaptation: A New Phase in Venezuela’s Displacement Crisis
Written by: Andrea Iskandar Edited by: Kendall Fagan Venezuela’s displacement crisis, the largest in the Western hemisphere, is entering a phase with implications extending far beyond Venezuela and impacting international security. Since millions of Venezuelans fled the country due to economic collapse, political repression, and extreme insecurity, recent shifts in migration policies in the United […]
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Taiwan’s Chip Industry: The “Silicon Shield”
Written by: Sophie Andrew Edited by: Bérénice Louveau In recent years, particularly since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, talks about a potential Chinese military invasion of Taiwan have intensified. It is generally agreed that, standing alone, a full military capture of Taiwan would be swift, though the possibility of American intervention has complicated the debate. Regardless, […]
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The Open Face of American Power in Venezuela
Written by: Meline Tarpinyan Edited by: Penelope Cramer In January of 2026, the CIA undertook a mission dubbed “Operation Absolution Resolve,” in which they captured the sitting president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, and brought him to New York to face charges of narco-conspiracy and cocaine trafficking into the US. This move, one of the latest […]
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