G8 Leaders Call for a Stable Afghanistan Setting Pull-Out Dates Encourages Insurgents: Germany’s Defence Minister U.S. Top Commander Rolls Out of Favour New Commander Arrives in Kandahar Acting President in Lead in Poland In Focus Newsletter #32 – July 5, 2010
Author: NATO Association of Canada
The NATO Association of Canada (NAOC) strives to educate and engage Canadians about NATO and its goals of peace, prosperity and security. The NAOC ensures Canada has an informed citizenry able to participate in discussions about its role on the world stage.
NATO Council Launches School Outreach Program
The NATO Council’s Secondary School Outreach Program officially launched on June 9th 2010 at Bur Oaks Secondary School in Markham. Two grade 10 History classes received a 75-minute presentation on Canada’s involvement in NATO, which follows from the NATO Council’s aim to promote interest in and knowledge of Canada’s most important military alliance. Kirsty Hong, Read More…
Afghan Development Report: New Border Police Faculty Inaugurated
Afghan Development Report: New Border Police Faculty Inaugurated The Canadian government is on its way to fulfilling the fourth of its six proclaimed priorities in Afghanistan, namely border security with facilitation of bilateral dialogue between officials from Afghanistan and Pakistan. A secure and well-managed border will help promote much needed economic opportunities for border-region residents. Read More…
In Focus Newsletter #31 – June 16, 2010
Violence Breaks Out in Kyrgystan Iran Struggles over Fourth Round of U.N. Sanctions Minterals Worth Estimated $1 Trillion Discovered in Afghanistan Interview with Brigadier-General Jon Vance Insurgents Attack Girls’ Schools Afghanistan Top Foreign Policy Issue Says UK’s David Cameron NATO Convoy Attacked in Pakistan Canadian Exit from Afghanistan in 2011 Leads to Speculation on Training Read More…
AGM Guest Keynote “Canada’s Rangers” with Sgt. Peter Moon
Following the annual general meeting of the NATO Council of Canada, directors, members, and guests, were invited to an insightful presentation by Sgt. Peter Moon about the work of the Canadian Rangers in Ontario’s remote and isolated communities. Clad in their distinctive red sweatshirts and baseball caps, the Canadian Rangers are a volunteer force and Read More…
Greek Military Spending in Light of the Euro Zone Crisis
“If Only Two NATO Members Could Bury the Hatchet” In light of the euro zone debt crisis that has spread from Greece, many European countries, among them NATO members, are looking at their military spending as a possible source for budget cuts. As NATO’s Secretary General, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, warns that excessive cuts in defence Read More…
Newsletter – June 2010
NATO Council Interns 2010 Spring Conference Major Peter St. Denis: Roundtable presentation Canada’s Healers at War Greek Military Spending in Light of the Euro Zone Crisis Interview with Captain (Ret’d) Trevor Greene Newsletter – June 2010
In Focus Newsletter #30 – June 1, 2010
Commander of Canadian Forces in Afghanistan removed from position Israel’s Prime Minister cuts visit to Ottawa short after flotilla tragedy NATO forces calm ethnic unrest following local election in Kosovo The cost of the Taliban Offensive Macedonia Courting NATO with Regional Conference In Focus Newsletter #30 – June 1, 2010
Russo-Ukrainian Agreement on Black Sea Fleet Renewal Leaves NATO Door Still Open
On April 21, 2010 Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych and his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev signed a deal extending the lease allowing Russia’s Black Sea Fleet to be stationed in Crimea, Ukraine for another 25 years beyond its original expiry date of 2017, with a possible further 5-year-extension. In return, Russia agreed to grant Ukraine a Read More…
Finland and NATO: Friends Without Benefits?
By Andrew de Vos