General Stanley McChrystal went gently into that good night Friday, retiring after 30-plus years of military service. There was no ticker-tape parade for McChrystal, who at one time looked to be heading for military and public stardom for his handling of the Afghan war. What occurred instead was a somber ceremony at Ft. McNair, Washington, Read More…
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.
Joint Strike Fighter to replace the Hornet
The next generation of Canadian fighter jets is scheduled to begin arriving in 2016. Canada will be purchasing 65 F-35 Lightning II jets, better known as the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF), from Lockheed Martin to replace Canada’s aging fleet of CF-18 Hornet’s, which are expected to be put out of service by 2020. “The F-35 Read More…
In Focus Newsletter #33 – July 21, 2010
Afghan Civilian Deaths on the Rise, But Not at the Hands of International Forces International community gathers in Kabul for one-day conference Ukraine: Sea Breeze Despite Withdrawal of NATO Ambitions Poland Stands Firm on Georgian NATO Membership Latest Attacks in Afghanistan Pakistan seeks Peaceful Relations with India In Focus Newsletter #33 – July 21, 2010
Afghan Civilian Deaths on the Rise, but not at the Hands of International Forces
The Afghan Rights Monitor has released statistics showing that the escalating violence in Afghanistan is at its worst since the beginning of the almost nine year war. This year alone, 1074 civilians have been killed, as international forces struggle to combat the escalating insurgency attacks. However, the Afghan Rights Monitor has also said that fewer Read More…
Afghan Development Report: Canada Aids Development of Independent Afghan Media
As part of Canada’s continuing effort to support Afghanistan’s growing media industry, the Canadian government funded a three-month long photography course taught by the Afghan non-governmental organization, AINA Photo Agency. Founded in 2001 by two French photojournalists, AINA is the one and only independent photo Agency in Afghanistan. Its aim is to provide media training Read More…
NATO Security in Light of Kyrgyz Unrest
Home to the Manas Air Base, a transit hub central to NATO efforts in Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan is on the brink of civil war. The NATO Partnership-for-Peace member country has experienced recent ethnic clashes between the majority ethnic Kyrgyz and minority Uzbeks in the south of the country, leaving between 300 to 2000 people dead. Some Read More…
Afghan Development Report: Canada’s Legacy in Afghanistan
Water will be the cornerstone of the legacy that Canada hopes to leave behind in Afghanistan prior to its withdrawal date a year from now. In a war-torn country racked with abject poverty and decades of strife, it has been extremely difficult to decide where Canada should focus its development and aid efforts. Ben Rowswell, Read More…
In Focus Newsletter #32 – July 5, 2010
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
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…