In late August, 2022, Canada hosted NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on a two-day visit to Alberta and Nunavut. He toured the Canadian High Arctic Research Station, the North Warning System Site, and met with First Nations leaders and CAF personnel. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accompanied him on his visit and spoke about Canada’s commitment to NATO and Read More…
Author: Danna Houssian
Young Voters and NATO: A Change in Culture
In this article, Danna Houssian looks at a 2021 report commissioned by NATO to examine how young leaders picture the future of NATO, and how this report signals a changing
organization with changing values.
Canadian Armed Forces and Culture: The Need for Change
A look into the issue of retention and culture in the Canadian Armed Forces
The Impact of Increasing Political Instability on Canadian Security
A look at Canada’s rising security issues.
From Security to State-Building: NATO’s Role in the Afghanistan Crisis
In this article, Danna Houssian explores the precedent for NATO’s possible role in the Afghanistan crisis and the politics of NATO involvement in non-member state affairs.
The eFP and Russian Deterrence: From a Common Enemy to a Common Goal
How does NATO work to ensure deterrence? In this paper, Danna Houssian outlines the importance of Canada’s military presence in Latvia to discourage Russian aggression.
The Colonial Pipeline Cyber-Attack: A Warning for Canada
In early May, Canadians watched in bemusement as images started to appear online of cars stretching for blocks, as fear rose over the possible shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline in the eastern U.S and a potential gas shortage. Then, word started to spread that the shortage was due to Russian hackers, and, at least for Read More…