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Author: Alessandro Gagliardi

Alessandro Gagliardi graduated with a Bachelors degree in Political Science from the University of British Columbia-Vancouver. Immediately after graduation Alessandro was employed in the defense industry with a private Canada-based defense contractor. He has since gained experience tendering for defense contracts and has participated in numerous other industry projects. Alessandro’s primary research interests include American and Canadian foreign policy, Canadian defense procurement, the deployment of armed civilian contractors to conflict zones, and human rights.

Retaining our Seat at the International Roundtable

Alessandro Gagliardi, Canada, Canadian Armed Forces, Defense, Iraq, Islamic State, Security, Society, Culture, and Security, Syria, The Middle East and North Africa October 10, 2014October 13, 2014 Alessandro Gagliardi

Alessandro Gagliardi analyses the position of the three main parties on Canada’s deployment of air assistance to Iraq in a somewhat tongue-in-cheek fashion.

When in Afghanistan, go private

Alessandro Gagliardi, Defense, Investment, Procurement, Security, Terrorism, The United States of America, Trade September 20, 2014September 24, 2014 Alessandro Gagliardi

With American and other NATO troops withdrawing from military operations in Afghanistan, Alessandro Gagliardi reports on the increasing use of private military contractors to pick up the load

Private Military Companies will fill NATO’s Shoes

Alessandro Gagliardi, Defense, International Law & Policy, Peace & Conflict Studies, Procurement, Rights, Security, Strategic Reserve, Terrorism, The Middle East and North Africa, The United States of America April 3, 2014April 14, 2014 Alessandro Gagliardi

Alessandro Gagliardi analyses why PMCs may continue to operate in Afghanistan, should NATO withdraw in 2014.

The Royal Canadian Navy’s Crash Course

Alessandro Gagliardi, Canada, Defense, Maritime Nation, Naval Issues, Procurement, Security March 19, 2014April 12, 2014 Alessandro Gagliardi

Reviewing the imminent requirement to expedite the National Ship Procurement Strategy.

Clarifying Ukraine’s Nuclear Status

Alessandro Gagliardi, Canada's NATO, Eastern Europe and Russia, Emerging Security March 17, 2014March 17, 2014 Alessandro Gagliardi

To be clear, Ukraine does not currently possess any nuclear weapons. So don’t worry.

Afghanistan Ops Winding Down: Hold on We’re Going Home

Alessandro Gagliardi, Defense, Procurement, Security, The United States of America March 11, 2014April 14, 2014 Alessandro Gagliardi

Alessandro Gagliardi explains how economic determinants affect military logistics in the context of the US military’s withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Defense Trade Controls: Try to Keep Pace, Canada

Alessandro Gagliardi, Defense, Procurement, Security, The United States of America, Trade March 10, 2014April 14, 2014 Alessandro Gagliardi

Alessandro Gagliardi examines how Canada’s slow-to-evolve defense trade controls impact Canadian industries.

Optimizing NATO’s Collective Defense

Alessandro Gagliardi, Procurement, Uncategorized March 3, 2014April 12, 2014 Alessandro Gagliardi

An examination of the risks associated with a defense division of labor within NATO.

Crown Corporations as Agents of the US Foreign Military Sales Program

Alessandro Gagliardi, Defense, Procurement, Security, Security, Trade and the Economy, The United States of America, Trade, Uncategorized March 3, 2014April 14, 2014 Alessandro Gagliardi

Alessandro Gagliardi reflects on the Canadian Commercial Corporation’s role in boosting US arms sales.

The International Traffic in Arms Regulations Dual-National Controversy

Alessandro Gagliardi, Canada, Defense, Procurement, Rights, Security, Security, Trade and the Economy, Technology, The United States of America, Trade February 24, 2014April 14, 2014 Alessandro Gagliardi

An examination of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations dual-national provision and its recent amendment.

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