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
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.
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
In Focus Newsletter #29 – May 21, 2010
Reinforcing the Afghan Army Will the Polish Plane Crash Tragedy Cause Improved Polish-Russian Relations? Plane Wreckage Found in Afghanistan In Focus Newsletter #29 – May 21, 2010
NATO Council Honours Captain (Ret.) Trevor Greene
Address by Captain (Ret.) Trevor Greene to the NATO Council of Canada May 18th, 2010: I am truly honored and deeply humbled by this award. To be a captain following two generals and an ambassador is daunting but I’ll do my best. Afghans have been brutalized by war for 30 years. They crave peace and Read More…
A Fragmented Force: Rebuilding the Afghan Army
A report by Reuters published on May 20, 2010, asserts that NATO has intensified its training of Afghan forces with the aim of reforming the Afghan National Army (ANA), a force which up to now inspired little confidence from the Afghan population. According to US Lieutenant-General William Caldwell, by aiming to decrease the high drop-out Read More…
Encroaching on NATO’s trail
“Ok troops, Kandahar City’s pretty much secure. Time to move south!” By Andrew de Vos
Roundtable with Commodore Jung
On Thursday, April 29th, the NATO Council of Canada hosted a presentation with Commodore H.W. Jung, OMM CD, Surgeon General of the Canadian Forces (CF). Commodore Jung spoke about the Health Services of the Canadian Forces and how they operate across Canada and overseas.
Finland’s NATO Debate
Finland’s relationship with NATO has a long and complicated history. Despite actively taking part in its activities and offering support for the Alliance, the Finnish government all the same rejects to apply for a membership in the organization in line with popular opinion, while retaining an option of applying in the future. Historical context At Read More…
The Path to Afghan Sovereignty
On April 27, 2010, at least three people were killed and 35 others injured after three separate bomb blasts hit Kandahar City, sliding it into an even deeper violence ahead of NATO’s campaign to launch a major offensive there this summer. The attacks occurred close to an air field and hit a compound run by Read More…