Canada is facing severe challenges. As bilateral relations deteriorate and international alliances rapidly shift, Canada must reassess defence priorities. Canada needs to start by aligning with the European Union and defence preparation in the Arctic. Long seen as an afterthought, northern borders are a key battleground for resources, trade and influence. Unaddressed global warming is Read More…
This special report provides an objective overview of the newly elected minority Liberal government’s plans regarding defence and discusses proposals from other opposition parties.
In this article, Dr. Cutler outlines the new Serbian gas deal with Azerbaijan in the context of European energy trends and policies, as well as the BRUA pipeline project.
How do stories shape domestic articulations of foreign policy? In this special report, Jack Burnham discusses how the narratives surrounding the rise of China and Japan shaped American foreign policy debates.
What does war in the Tigray region show about the future of disinformation in ethnic and regional conflicts? In this article, Jack Burnham discusses the role of gas-lighting and other information warfare techniques in the Horn of Africa’s most recent outbreak of hostilities.
How does the US Marine Corps (USMC) intend to conduct information warfare over the coming decade? In this article, Jack Burnham discusses the USMC’s Force Design 2030 initiative and its focus on countering disinformation and operating in the Indo-Pacific region.
In this article, Jordan McEwen discusses the European Union’s improved cooperation and how this may have been triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Contrary to those who maintain that Europe’s unity over Ukraine is fading, she argues that member states shared concern for their security may be allowing for better cooperation than ever before.
there are institutions focused on Arctic issues, and what the threats are to the Arctic.
What is the relationship between disinformation and great power competition? In this essay, Jack Burnham discusses the legacy of the Spanish-American War and the “yellow press” through the lens of great power politics, and its lessons for contemporary policymakers.
How did Ferdinand Marcos Sr.’s son win power in the Philippines? In this article, Jack Burnham discusses the country’s recent presidential election, Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s victory, and the role of disinformation in Filipino politics.
Why is the propaganda of authoritarian regimes often so blatantly false? In this article, Jack Burnham discusses Russia’s disinformation campaign surrounding the emerging global food crisis across the Middle East and Africa, Saddam Hussein’s influence operations, and the politics of dictatorship.
How can disinformation be used to stifle human rights? In this article, Jack Burnham discusses the connection between Uganda’s anti-homosexuality laws and the intervention of members of the American evangelical community.
Milgaard’s case highlighted the need for justice reform in Canada and abroad; his death serves to remind us that this type of reform still hasn’t happened.
Why did the US Disinformation Governance Board fail? In this article, Jack Burnham discusses the ill-fated US Department of Homeland Security initiative, and the implications for addressing disinformation within democracies.
Nearly forty years on and faced with another public health threat, what is the legacy of HIV/AIDS-related disinformation? In this article, Jack Burnham discusses the parallels between the HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 health crises and the proliferation of health-related disinformation during a time of great power competition.
Hungary frequently discriminates against minority groups, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, violating standards of human rights. In this article, Jordan McEwen and Diana Fodor discuss why NATO should intervene to address Hungary’s rollbacks of LGBTQ+ rights.
How effective has the US been in countering falsehoods aimed at migrants from South America? In this article, Jack Burnham discusses how disinformation contributes to immigration northwards, and the Biden administration’s response.
Do media literacy classes offer an effective policy solution to disinformation? In this article, Jack Burnham discusses the rise of media literacy classes in the US and Canada and their impact on countering the effects of deliberate falsehoods on young people.
A look at Canada’s rising security issues.
How have NATO states adapted to Russia’s use of disinformation? In this article, Jack Burnham discusses the West’s strategy of public intelligence sharing and its impact on the Russo-Ukrainian War.
Why has TikTok become a hub for disinformation during the Russo-Ukrainian War? In this article, Jack Burnham discusses the rise of the social media platform, its influence on the information space, and how it has reshaped war reporting.
What lessons can Russian disinformation campaigns provide for understanding China’s “Wolf Warrior Diplomacy”? In this article, Jack Burnham discusses the Russo-Ukrainian war, Chinese diplomacy, and the value of falsehoods in international relations.
What threat does the “Freedom Convoy” continue to pose to Canada? In this article, Jack Burnham discusses protests in Ottawa and the role of disinformation in stoking and radicalizing grievance politics.
What could Sweden’s entry into NATO mean for its fight against disinformation? In this article, Jack Burnham discusses NATO’s recent Madrid Summit and potential role for Sweden’s Psychological Defence Agency within the Alliance.
In this article, Jordan McEwen highlights the growth of right-wing extremist violence by looking at the Freedom Convoy Protest earlier this year.
Jean Chrétien, Canada’s twentieth prime minister, had his audience in an effervescent mood on March 15th at the Globe and Mail Centre. As the guest of honour at an event organized by the NATO Association of Canada to recognize Mr. Chrétien’s legacy in Canadian foreign affairs and his contributions to the evolution of NATO, he Read More…
As tensions continue to rise in the Indo-Pacific, the President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, has turned his attention to realigning with the United States and allies. This shift in policy from aligning the Philippines with Beijing in 2016- to a complete pivot to Washington- has now opened up possible opportunities for the US and Read More…
Canada’s Ksi Lisims LNG project could help diversify Europe’s energy supplies, but its benefits for NATO Allies are far from guaranteed. Maral Hamzehloo examines how shipping arrangements, infrastructure costs, and tightening EU methane regulations could shape the project’s long-term value. She argues that Canada must look beyond securing export agreements and ensure that the project delivers real economic benefits at home while contributing to Allied energy resilience.
Acts of sexual violence in conflict are widely understood to be solely committed by troops belonging to the militaries involved. While these troops make up a majority of perpetrators, numerous allegations have been brought against peacekeepers and other personnel belonging to international organizations like the UN and NATO. Despite these accusations, there has been little done to hold these individuals accountable. NATO has stressed the importance of denouncing this violence as unacceptable and as a direct violation of the Alliance’s vision. This article examines how NATO responds to acts of sexual violence being committed by personnel and how the organization can continue to address these crimes in the face of jurisdictional barriers.
Canada and the United States have always maintained one of the world’s most integrated trading relationships, with businesses and industries on both sides of the border relying on cross-border supply chains. This relationship has come under increasing pressure as the United States and Canada have imposed tariffs and countermeasures on one another. For instance, in Read More…
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This article written by Matthew Panacci examines Australia’s record diphtheria outbreak as a warning for NATO. It argues that civil preparedness assessments must track health equity gaps, not just stockpiles and surge capacity.
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As NATO deepens its technology cooperation with Indo-Pacific partners, it has yet to resolve a fundamental question: who should be permitted to fund the startups it supports? In January 2026, NATO opened its Innovation Continuum exercises to Australia, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand for the first time, with a spokesperson noting that the change Read More…
Why are automated safety filters missing hate speech and fringe rhetoric in Quebec? In this article, Sophia Garofalo explores the dangers of social media AI trained predominantly on English content—leaving a dangerous blind spot for localized, non-English discourse in Canada’s unique digital landscape.
This article examines the use of voter technologies in Canada versus two members of the European Union, and considers voter safety, accessibility, and efficiency. Carlie Pagliacci conducts an analysis of how Canada can incorporate effective election tools from abroad, and what changes may mean for Canadian public trust and democratic transparency.
This article examines the United States’ recent order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America. In her analysis, Anastasia Grundy examines the nature and implications of naming conventions, and what the American renaming means for Canada’s history and sovereignty.
This article examines the People’s Republic of China’s growing soft power through the lens of social media, particularly focusing on the emergence of ‘Chinamaxxing’ online. TianTian Dong examines the cultural discourse behind the trend, and considers what this soft power means for diplomatic negotiations and the liberal international order.
This article examines Bill C-22’s role in surveillance regulation, and the regulatory gaps in Canada’s use of commercial spyware. Jimena Esboña Baca examines the role of surveillance power in the context of civic freedoms, and the issue of legitimate security concerns.