Thawing Foundations: Permafrost and the Future of Arctic Defence

Canada’s China Trade Reset, Explained

Should NATO Treat Climate Data as Strategic Intelligence?

Modernizing Canada’s Reserve Force

Ukraine’s Victory Paradox: Preventing Defeat Without Defining Victory

Emerging Intelligence Market: Know-How and Training for Combat Drone Usage

Expiration du traité New START : l’Indo-Pacifique entre-t-il dans une nouvelle ère nucléaire ?  

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Ukraine’s Victory Paradox: Preventing Defeat Without Defining Victory

Posted on Author Jonah Moffatt Comments Off on Ukraine’s Victory Paradox: Preventing Defeat Without Defining Victory

How will the war in Ukraine end? While NATO allies have been effective in preventing Ukraine’s defeat, defining a political end-state has proven much more complicated. In this piece, Jonah Moffatt examines the “victory paradox” between Moscow and Kyiv, and the implications of this stalemate on Canadian national interests. With peace talks on the back burner and shifting geopolitical priorities, the relationship between peace and victory becomes increasingly unclear.

Charting a New Road: What the NATO Acquisition of the GlobalEye Means for Canada

Posted on Author Zev Wood Comments Off on Charting a New Road: What the NATO Acquisition of the GlobalEye Means for Canada

Elephants in the Room: How the Rise of the European Right Poses NATO’s Next Cohesion Challenge

Posted on Author Jonah Moffatt Comments Off on Elephants in the Room: How the Rise of the European Right Poses NATO’s Next Cohesion Challenge

Canada’s Defence Spending and Plans: From Promise to Practice

Posted on Author Tanweer Shahid Comments Off on Canada’s Defence Spending and Plans: From Promise to Practice

Iran Precedent: Canada’s Support Without Participation

Posted on Author Tanweer Shahid Comments Off on Iran Precedent: Canada’s Support Without Participation

Indo-Pacific and NATO

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Indian Lightning: The Case for the Export of the F-35 to India

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Through its choice of defence imports, India has long positioned itself between West and East. Vivek Sapru argues that the formal offering of the F-35 as an export platform for the Indian Air Force would serve both New Delhi and NATO’s interests by strengthening defence ties, improving deterrence towards Beijing and by potentially weaning India off Russian imports.

Navigating a potential China-US G2: Can Middle-Powers learn from Singapore?

Posted on Author Baichao Chen Comments Off on Navigating a potential China-US G2: Can Middle-Powers learn from Singapore?

Shoulder to Shoulder: Canada’s Indo-Pacific Naval Outreach

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Canada in the Pacific Islands: Rectifying Ottawa’s Pacific Island Blindspot

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What the Iran War Means for China’s Taiwan Calculus

Posted on Author Nguyen Bao Han Tran Comments Off on What the Iran War Means for China’s Taiwan Calculus

Society, Culture, and Security

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The Magyar Case: The Value of Local Engagement for Democratic Strength

Posted on Author Rudy Yuan Comments Off on The Magyar Case: The Value of Local Engagement for Democratic Strength

One of the most anticipated and consequential elections of 2026 has been Hungary’s April 12th parliamentary election. Under the premiership of Viktor Orbán, who had served as Hungary’s prime minister for almost 20 cumulative years, Hungary had become synonymous with democratic backsliding and obstructionism within the European Union (EU) and NATO.  Orbán, a former anti-communist Read More…

Culture and Security at the Venice Biennale

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Advanced Deterrence: What France’s New Nuclear Doctrine Means for NATO 

Posted on Author Rudy Yuan Comments Off on Advanced Deterrence: What France’s New Nuclear Doctrine Means for NATO 

La violence sexuelle : une arme de guerre oubliée de la sécurité internationale

Posted on Author Linta Chatha Comments Off on La violence sexuelle : une arme de guerre oubliée de la sécurité internationale

Au-delà des armes : la fragilisation des systèmes de santé comme stratégie de guerre et de coercion

Posted on Author Linta Chatha Comments Off on Au-delà des armes : la fragilisation des systèmes de santé comme stratégie de guerre et de coercion

Women in Security

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Why NATO Needs Women to Rebuild Defence Capacity

Posted on Author Bibi Saleema Hakim Comments Off on Why NATO Needs Women to Rebuild Defence Capacity

Canada and France are amongst NATO’s leading countries in advancing gender parity. With their Armed Forces compromising between 16-17% of women actively serving in the military. Despite these achievements both countries continue to face significant challenges with recruitment and retention specifically amongst women with strong backgrounds in STEM and cybersecurity. The underrepresentation of women in defence and cybersecurity presents a critical challenge to long term defence readiness and resilience.

The Rollback of the Pentagon’s Women, Peace, and Security Program: What it Means for NATO and the Importance of Canadian WPS Leadership

Posted on Author Yalda Matin Comments Off on The Rollback of the Pentagon’s Women, Peace, and Security Program: What it Means for NATO and the Importance of Canadian WPS Leadership

At a Crossroads: Can Canada Meet the Moment For its Feminist Foreign Policy?

Posted on Author Isabelle Zhu Comments Off on At a Crossroads: Can Canada Meet the Moment For its Feminist Foreign Policy?

The Future of the Frontline: Embedding Gender in the Transition to Drone Warfare

Posted on Author Morgan Singer Comments Off on The Future of the Frontline: Embedding Gender in the Transition to Drone Warfare

Encoded Bias: How Gender Analysis Benefits NATO’s AI Expansion

Posted on Author Tessa McDermid Comments Off on Encoded Bias: How Gender Analysis Benefits NATO’s AI Expansion

Security, Trade and the Economy

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Canada’s China Trade Reset, Explained

Posted on Author Michael Chen Comments Off on Canada’s China Trade Reset, Explained

What did Canada and China actually agree to, and what did they leave unresolved? In this article, Michael Chen explores the economic logic of the trade reset and why connected-vehicle data and software screening remain the clearest security gap.

Should CANZUK be a goal for Canada? Part 2: The Free Trade Angle

Posted on Author Dai Johnson Comments Off on Should CANZUK be a goal for Canada? Part 2: The Free Trade Angle

Dealing with Defence: Canada’s Use of Economic Agreements as Instruments for Security

Posted on Author Tyler Stevenson Comments Off on Dealing with Defence: Canada’s Use of Economic Agreements as Instruments for Security

Reaching the 2% Goal: Canada’s Increased Defence Spending and Its Implications

Posted on Author Christi Markos Comments Off on Reaching the 2% Goal: Canada’s Increased Defence Spending and Its Implications

The Canada Strong Fund and NATO Obligations: Is Canada Investing or Mortgaging?

Posted on Author Kaya Dupuis Comments Off on The Canada Strong Fund and NATO Obligations: Is Canada Investing or Mortgaging?

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats

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Emerging Intelligence Market: Know-How and Training for Combat Drone Usage

Posted on Author Hope Arpa Comments Off on Emerging Intelligence Market: Know-How and Training for Combat Drone Usage

From Kyiv to Tehran, states are building new partnerships around drone warfare knowledge, training, and battlefield innovation. This article uses a SWOT analysis approach to explore NATO’s position and potential in the emerging global know-how market.

Parallel Progress, Divergent Systems: What the Science and Technology Organization’s 2025 Highlights Report Reveals About NATO’s Technological Modernization Gaps 

Posted on Author Laryssa McGlashon Comments Off on Parallel Progress, Divergent Systems: What the Science and Technology Organization’s 2025 Highlights Report Reveals About NATO’s Technological Modernization Gaps 

Defending Canada’s Digital State: CRA Cyber Incidents, NATO Resilience, and Economic Security 

Posted on Author Deeksha Singh Comments Off on Defending Canada’s Digital State: CRA Cyber Incidents, NATO Resilience, and Economic Security 

From Trenches to Algorithms: Integrating Unmanned Ground Vehicles into NATO’s Cyber-Resilient Structure

Posted on Author Christopher Macartney Comments Off on From Trenches to Algorithms: Integrating Unmanned Ground Vehicles into NATO’s Cyber-Resilient Structure

Resilience Through Marketing, Dual‑Use Technologies, and the Power of Public Opinion

Posted on Author Dr. Sash Vaid Comments Off on Resilience Through Marketing, Dual‑Use Technologies, and the Power of Public Opinion

Centre For Disinformation Studies

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Weaponizing Post-COVID Trauma in the New Hantavirus Outbreak

Posted on Author Ji Young Kim Comments Off on Weaponizing Post-COVID Trauma in the New Hantavirus Outbreak

How does a pathogen with little pandemic potential threaten international security and defence? What happens when adversaries create and reuse conspiracies against a traumatized public? Ji Young Kim explores the current hantavirus outbreak, illustrating how hostile actors weaponize institutional betrayal and post-COVID trauma to disrupt NATO logistics and outline the urgent next steps required.

Behind the Algorithm: How Technofascism Lies in the Shadows of Technological Advancements

Posted on Author Dorigen Gray Comments Off on Behind the Algorithm: How Technofascism Lies in the Shadows of Technological Advancements

Democracy and Disinformation, Part 1: A Structural Disadvantage

Posted on Author Dominique Arseneau-Bruneau Comments Off on Democracy and Disinformation, Part 1: A Structural Disadvantage

Special Report: Iran, Russia, & Hybrid Warfare Influence Operations

Posted on Author Soha Sarfraz Comments Off on Special Report: Iran, Russia, & Hybrid Warfare Influence Operations

How AI-Generated Misinformation Creates Friendly-Fire Confusion Among NATO Allies

Posted on Author Ji Young Kim Comments Off on How AI-Generated Misinformation Creates Friendly-Fire Confusion Among NATO Allies

Environment, Climate Change, and Se

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Thawing Foundations: Permafrost and the Future of Arctic Defence

Posted on Author Joshua Kelly Comments Off on Thawing Foundations: Permafrost and the Future of Arctic Defence

Canada’s Arctic security debate mostly focuses on the visible signs of geopolitical change. While Russian military activity, Chinese interest in polar routes, and NORAD modernization dominate the debate, one serious threat is occurring under Canadians’ feet. As permafrost thaws, the physical ground supporting Arctic infrastructure is becoming less stable. This is not only an environmental Read More…

Should NATO Treat Climate Data as Strategic Intelligence?

Posted on Author Aanvi Sharma Comments Off on Should NATO Treat Climate Data as Strategic Intelligence?

Canada’s role in an “Era of Global Water Bankruptcy”

Posted on Author Keya Patel Comments Off on Canada’s role in an “Era of Global Water Bankruptcy”

The Limits of Green Defence: NATO, Climate Security, and Modern Warfare

Posted on Author Lou Didelot Comments Off on The Limits of Green Defence: NATO, Climate Security, and Modern Warfare

What Counts as Defence? The Case for Climate Adaptation in NATO’s 1.5% Commitment

Posted on Author Olly Griesbach Comments Off on What Counts as Defence? The Case for Climate Adaptation in NATO’s 1.5% Commitment

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greater Allied defence burden-sharing, rebuilding Canada’s national defence capabilities is a necessity if Ottawa is to avoid strategic disadvantage. Accordingly, the NATO Association of Canada has connvened this task force to assess policy options that enhance defence capabilities in a sustainable and efficient manner

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