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History’s Insights for the West’s Russian Dilemma

Through his rhetoric and actions, United States (US) President Donald Trump has created political space for a reversion of Western-Russian relations to their pre-2014 state, underpinned by the implicit assumption that strained relations since that year have resulted from flawed Western foreign policy. In this article, Simon Waring argues that Russian aggression against Ukraine since 2014 and hostility towards the West is consistent with centuries of Russian foreign policy, and that a thaw in US-Russia relations today cannot change the fundamental antagonism between Russian and the Western world.

Canada’s Defense Spending Crisis: A Fight at Two Fronts

Canadians: Why NATO Matters to You

Special Report: The MAS Gap, Canada Falls Behind as Allies Adopt Maritime Autonomous Systems

Canada’s Military Assistance to Ukraine in 2024: Key Trends

Special Report on the West Philippine Sea Maritime Dispute (Part 1): Deciphering the Fourth US – Philippines 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue and the Underlying Challenges to the Security Treaty Alliance

Abstract: The United States (US) and its Southeast Asian non-NATO major ally, the Philippines, have just concluded the fourth US – Philippines 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue hosted in Manila on July 30, 2024. In Part 1 of this special report, Contributing Writer Mark Davis Madarang Pablo examines the key takeaways from this historic meeting. This analysis Read More…

The Importance of Taiwanese Sovereignty: Beyond Economics and Military Strategy

Canada’s Need For A Comprehensive Arctic Strategy Amid Russian And Chinese Threats

Rogue Allies: A Partnership of Desperation, Russia and North Korea

Less Words, More Action: How Canada Can Bolster Its Support For Hong Kong (PART 2)

Conscription in NATO Countries: Why Do Some Have It and Others Don’t?

In his latest article, James Lautens explores the discussion around military conscription as a means of deterrence in global security. By comparing conscription policies in NATO countries, he outlines the cultural, political, geographic, and historical factors behind conscription policies and argues that, in an increasingly unstable world, Canada should consider all options – including conscription – to strengthen its defences.

NATO and Conventional Arms Control: Military Transfers to Ukraine

A Third Nuclear Age: Russia’s Role in Nuclear Proliferation Since the Invasion of Ukraine

NATO and Conventional Arms Control in the Context of the Russian War on Ukraine

NATO and Libya: A Case-Study in Failing at the Responsibility to Protect?

Jin, Jiyan, Azadî: The Enduring Resistance of Iranian Women

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…

A feminist approach to navigating a world in flux.

The Societal and Political Treatment of Women in Politics

The Power of Women in Peacekeeping and its Promise for Security

Criminalizing Gender Apartheid: the Solution to the Oppression of Women?

Special Report: Mass Competition, China and Russia’s Maritime Autonomous Systems

This is the second installment of the two part series on Maritime Autonomous Systems. See Part One, Special Report: The MAS Gap, Canada Falls Behind as Allies Adopt Maritime Autonomous Systems. The rapid development and deployment of Maritime Autonomous Systems (MAS) are transforming global maritime security. Canada is lagging behind its allies, partners, adversaries, and Read More…

On Guard with Thee: Why Canada Should Join the European Union

Bazaar Opportunities: Canada’s Trade Future

“Canadian Sikhs” (2008), by Medleyview Released via Flickr. Public Domain

Navigating Turbulent Waters: The Canada-India Rift and Its Implications for Trade, Security, and the Canadian Economy

How Canada Can Reach 2%: Learning from Allies

AI-Powered Mis/Disinformation War

In today’s digital age, mis-and disinformation has become pervasive, fueled by advancements in AI and deep-fake technology, while the centralized nature of social media platforms accelerates its spread, amplifying false narratives to vast audiences with unprecedented speed. NATO recognized this growing threat to democracy during the Washington Summit last summer, emphasizing its critical impact in Read More…

The Verdict of History: An Incomplete Peace Is a Dangerous Proposition

Securing Canadian Interests Under the Second Trump Administration: The Need for An Attitude Adjustment

Blockchain in the Trump Era: Shaping the Future of Global Economy and Security

The Digital Battlefield: How China’s Cyber Program Is Reshaping National Security

Canada’s Surveillance Paradox: How Privacy Laws Fuel Racialized Monitoring

Canada’s Expanding Surveillance State As global security concerns intensify, Canada has significantly expanded its border surveillance infrastructure under the justification of national security. Privacy laws, which are intended to protect individuals from government overreach, have instead been leveraged to enable invasive data collection and monitoring. This paradox is most evident in the way Canadian authorities Read More…

Canada’s Struggle to Combat Information Disorder

“The Global War Party”: Anti-Western Rhetoric in the 2024 Georgian Parliamentary Elections

Russian Disinformation and the West

Mapping Russian Disinformation Narratives And Their Influence Across Europe In The Face Of The 2024 European Parliament Election

How Climate Change-Related Disasters are Affecting Canadians and Trade Partners

In the wake of the first 12 month period to exceed a global average temperature of 1.5 degrees celsius, the world is seeing an increase in natural disasters related to climate change. From February 2023 to January 2024, the global temperature exceeded the average temperature prior to the industrial revolution by 1.52°C. The United Nations Read More…

Clear Gold: The Role of Fresh Water in Canada’s Global Strategy

Gearing up for Climate Change: Canada’s Leadership in NATO’s Developing Focus on Climate Change

In this series, the NATO Association of Canada in partnership with the NATO Research Group out of the University of Toronto, explore issues related to security, prosperity, and the international rules-based order.

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Special Publication

The NATO Association of Canada in partnership with the Canadian Army Journal (CAJ) announces the release of Cutting through the Haze: Grey Zone Operations and Contemporary Threats, eds. Christopher Maternowski and Aditi Malhotra (Summer 2023).

An inaugural collaboration between the NATO Association of Canada and the CAJ, this volume provides perspectives on issues relevant to grey zone operations and other topics from experts within the North American defence and security community. The volume emphasizes the growing importance of the grey zone and the role of defence innovation in grey zone and conventional operations.

Special Publication

Special Publication

The NATO Association of Canada has released its Winter 2023 special publication.

In Navigating a Global Crisis: Climate Change and NATO, ed. Christopher Maternowski, leading authorities offer insights on what rising temperatures mean for international security and NATO. The volume explores the many ways in which climate change constitutes an urgent concern for the international community and a threat on which NATO and other intergovernmental organizations must increasingly collaborate and act.

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