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…
NATO Association JRF Dorigen Gray investigates how a Canadian ethnonationalist organization is mirroring the rise of European radical movements, using the same narratives and tactics to gain ground. Examining how the Dominion Society of Canada uses disinformation, particularly the Great Replacement conspiracy theory, to support the policy of “remigration,” the article traces how the same mechanism is at work in Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD). Ultimately, the question shifts to how successfully deceptive narratives are replicated, and the implications these groups could have for the strength of NATO’s alliance.
Canada physically defends its Arctic territory, but can military strength alone protect its sovereignty? In this article, Junior Research Fellow Rylie Taylor Tsui explores how Russian disinformation seeks to reshape perceptions of Arctic sovereignty and why Canada’s Northern defence strategy requires more than just physical defences.
As Canada expands defence spending and implements its new Defence Industrial Strategy, can it strengthen domestic production while still meeting NATO’s need for timely and interoperable capabilities? Vaibhav Kaushal examines how Canada’s Build–Partner–Buy approach could balance domestic defence-industrial priorities with NATO’s wider production requirements.
How can U.S. trade pressure affect NATO’s unity? Andrea Pradier argues that Article 2 offers allies no mechanism for resolving economic pressure between them, while consensus can record agreement without showing whether every ally felt free to disagree. Drawing on European and Canadian examples, she proposes steps Canada, NATO, and other allies could take to make disagreement less costly.
NATO Allies look to reconsider how responsibility is distributed across the Alliance. Rather than relying on increased defence spending alone, NATO should move to prioritize complementary capabilities and a more sustainable division of responsibilities. Canada could be a key player in this transition.
When does a cyberattack become an “armed attack”? In this article, Samantha Baryer examines the growing need for a shared framework, using the WannaCry and Viasat cyberattacks to explore how non-kinetic and cascading effects could inform an evolving understanding of NATO’s Article 5 in the cyber age.
Introduction Responding to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Poland has quietly but steadily emerged as a significant military force within Europe and NATO. In just a few years, the Polish military has dramatically expanded in size, diversified its defence procurement and production, and embedded itself as a key NATO partner willing and able to confront Russian Read More…
The maritime domain remains a fundamental element of NATO’s collective defence, economic resilience, and strategic mobility. While secure maritime transportation is essential to Allied economies through the movement of essential goods and resources, NATO also relies on a secure maritime environment to support military deployments and protect critical infrastructure. Maritime navigation is also becoming increasingly Read More…
Canada has spent considerable time defining what it wants from the Indo-Pacific. The next challenge is demonstrating what it can accomplish there. Mongolia offers an opportunity to do precisely that. Prime Minister Mark Carney has argued that, in an era of great-power rivalry, middle powers need stronger networks among themselves. Canada cannot exercise influence in Read More…
What happens if Canada’s new submarines arrive late? In this article, Pavit Sidhu examines the risks of a submarine capability gap and argues that Canada should put lower-cost stopgap measures in place while it waits for the new fleet.