The NATO Council’s annual Spring Conference was held on April 8, 2010. This year’s topic was ‘Minimizing Conflict in the Race for Natural Resources: Securing Economic Stability in the 21st Century’, looking at different issues pertaining to energy security from geopolitical, economic and military standpoints. Conference attendees were offered an in-depth look at many different Read More…
In trying to facilitate support to its quest to stabilize the AfPak region, NATO is courting the Gulf states to support their mission, with one eye on the horizon and another on the threats the future may bring.
The NATO Council of Canada announces the 2010 undergraduate student essay contest on the subject of natural resources and conflict in the 21st century. Essays received before April 1 will be considered for free admission to the NATO Council of Canada Spring Conference. Essays received by May 15 will be considered for admission to another upcoming academic conference. All winners will also receive a free one year membership to the NATO Council of Canada and have their winning piece published on the NATO Council of Canada’s website.
Parliament Speaker and acting President Bronislaw Komorowski has announced a national week of mourning in Poland following the tragic death of President Lech Kaczynski, first lady Maria Kaczynski and a number of Polish military, economic and civic leaders in a deadly plane crash over the weekend.
Another Dream YATA Report A New Strategic Concept Security by other means The Canadian Connection Ukraine-Afghanistan Afghanistan Political Stability Dr. Sean Maloney Events Newsletter – March 2010
Romania to Host U.S. Missile Defense Interceptors France-Russia Warship Deal Cause Concern Operation Moshtarak: A Test for Counterinsurgency in Afghanistan In Focus Newsletter #27 – February 19, 2010
On Sunday ISAF forces operating alongside US Marines and Afghan troops began a much-anticipated military push in southern Helmand province. Operation Moshtarak is focused on the lawless area of Marjah, which serves as a major base for insurgent activity and drug trafficking. The launching of this offensive is part of the larger American military surge in Afghanistan and marks the largest joint operation by allied forces since the 2001 invasion.
NCC Roundtable with Jan Techau The NATO Council of Canada and the RCMI Security Studies Committee invite you t a roundtable discussion with Mr. Jan Techau, Research Advisor, NATO Defense College. This roundtable will engage participants on the “Challenges to the European Security Architecture” and will be followed with a wine reception with the speaker. Read More…
The Naval Centennial Gala Dinner The Canadian Naval Centennial is three weeks away and it promises to be a memorable evening! The event will include The Honourable David Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, The Honourable Gordon O’Connor, Minister of State, and The Deputy Chief of Maritime Staff, Rear-Admiral Paul Maddison. The NATO Council will also be honouring journalist Read More…
2010 Fall Conference – Cyber Warfare Join the NATO Council of Canada for our annual fall Conference in Ottawa. When: Wednesday November 17, 2010 Where: Cadieux Auditorium, Lester B. Pearson Building, 125 Sussex Drive, Ottawa Fees: Members ($65), Non-members ($75), Student ($20), School Groups of 10+ ($15 per student) To view the conference program and Read More…