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.
The escalating crisis between India and Pakistan highlights the urgent need for Western governments to reassess their strategic posture in South Asia. India’s growing geopolitical weight makes it an indispensable partner in counterbalancing authoritarian powers in the Indo-Pacific which seek to change borders through force. The West must prioritize a pragmatic and durable alignment with India to promote regional stability, deter future aggression, and reinforce a rules-based international order.
Current diplomatic relations between Canada and the U.S. are fraught, to say the least. The current trade war has seen the imposition of multiple tariffs on Canada, targeting Canadian auto vehicles as well as aluminum, and other nations, leaving many Canadians feeling betrayed by the U.S. The Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, declared that Read More…
The Women, Life, Freedom movement began in September 2022 following the death of Mahsa Amini in the custody of Iran’s morality police. Amini was arrested for allegedly wearing her hijab “improperly” and violating the regime’s compulsory veiling laws. Her death triggered nationwide protests and quickly drew the attention of international media and human rights organizations. Read More…
Despite vocally supporting Ukraine, between February 2022 and February 2025, NATO countries paid more to Russia for energy imports than they provided in aid to Ukraine. This article analyzes the limits of NATO’s strategic decoupling from Russian fossil fuels and proposes concrete steps the alliance as a whole, and Canada in particular, should take to tackle this problem.
The idea of military participation in responses to natural disasters is not new. Canadian and other militaries have often played a role in responding to natural disasters in Canada and abroad. However, the increase in the frequency and impact of natural disasters in the context of climate changes requires a new, bold response. The concept Read More…
Synthetic video content has become a permanent feature of today’s digital ecosystem, subtly shaping perceptions and influencing political and social decisions. Alongside this, hybrid warfare, blending conventional military tactics with cyberattacks and disinformation, has become a key strategy for adversaries. By exploiting the openness and connectivity of modern societies, these methods destabilize governments and deepen Read More…
Canada is seeing rising tensions on its southern border. While calls from the current US administration to make Canada the 51st state draw the public’s attention, there is another border that has seemed to slip the minds of most Canadians: the Arctic. Canada and Russia share a border through the Arctic, which has proven to Read More…
