Emma Zhang is a third-year student at Minerva University and the author of nine books. Having studied abroad in San Francisco, Taipei, Seoul, Buenos Aires (and soon Berlin) over the course of her undergraduate degree, she maintains a keen interest in international relations and foreign policy. She is currently a Junior Research Fellow at the NATO Association of Canada, working to produce articles about Canada’s role in NATO as well as defence and national security. On the side, she is fascinated with military history and is currently working on a book following two Canadian soldiers in World War I. You can learn more about Emma on her website: www.emmavictoriawrites.com or LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/emmavzhang
NATO and Canada

Rearming the Depths: How Canada Is Reclaiming Undersea Sovereignty

Canada’s $60B+ Canadian Patrol Submarine Project marks a turning point in Arctic defence and strategic autonomy. This piece coauthored by Emma Zhang and Sanam Singh examines whether the procurement can restore under-ice capability and deliver long-term industrial and geopolitical returns.

NATO and Canada

Canada’s $200 million aid package to Ukraine: Geopolitical and Domestic Implications

Canada’s $200 million contribution to NATO’s Ukraine arms program highlights a growing commitment to deterrence amid shifting alliance dynamics. This analysis by Emma Zhang examines the geopolitical calculations behind the aid and the trade-offs it entails

NATO and Canada

Guns vs. Butter – Canada’s 5% Defence Expenditure Commitment

Canada’s ambitious pledge to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2035 marks a decisive shift in national priorities. This analysis by Emma Zhang examines whether the Carney government can strike a balance between defence spending and social welfare, and turn defence investment into sustainable economic growth.

NATO and Canada

Canada’s Stance on NATO Enlargement

Introduction Since its inception in 1949, NATO has grown from 12 to 32 members, a process formally known as enlargement. In accordance with Article 10 of the North Atlantic Treaty, membership is open to all European countries so long as they commit to NATO’s principles and meet the Alliance’s requirement for defence spending, along with Read More…