Dami Fakolujo is a Junior Research Fellow at the NATO Association of Canada in addition to being a recent graduate of the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University. During his studies, he developed a keen interest in international institutions like NATO and their importance to peacekeeping and security around the world. His research interests include deterrence, secession, and policymaking. 
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Unmanned Horizons: The Future of Aerial, Land, and Naval Drones 

On November 28, 2025, the NATO Association of Canada convened over 150 defence leaders, industry innovators, and policymakers in Ottawa for the event entitled “Unmanned Horizons: The Future of Aerial, Land, and Naval Drones.” The panel explored the fast-moving landscape of drone technologies and what these advancements mean for Canada’s defence capabilities. This report provides a detailed summary of the conversation and argues that keeping pace with emerging technologies is essential for Canada’s security.

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What We Do Not Account For When Legislating Against Disinformation

In recent years, there have been increased calls for the Canadian government to introduce legislation against disinformation. Tighter laws have been requested in an attempt to reduce the digital flow of deliberately false information in Canadian political discourse around controversies like vaccines, especially during elections. For one, in 2022, Canada’s chief electoral officer Stéphane Perrault Read More…

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The Instrumentalization of Disinformation in the US-Canada Trade War

The trade relationship between Canada and the United States of America (U.S.A) is one of the largest and most integrated in the world, with the combined value of imports and exports between both countries exceeding the $1 trillion mark for the third consecutive year in 2024. Additionally, Canada is the U.S.A.’s most significant export recipient, Read More…