Jasmine Doobay-Joseph is completing a Master’s in Infrastructure Protection and International Security (M.IPIS) at Carleton University, specializing in Cybersecurity. She holds a bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science, where she developed a strong interest in intelligence, human decision-making, and the relationship between technology and security.
She has worked as a Security Analyst for the past two years and currently serves as a Junior Research Fellow with the NATO Association of Canada, contributing research to the Canadian Armed Forces Program. She aims to further develop her expertise in the security and intelligence domain.
Jasmine’s interests include intelligence, critical infrastructure protection, cybersecurity governance, and the human dimensions of security.
You can learn more about Jasmine’s experiences on her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminedoobayjoseph
When “unisex” equipment is designed around male body norms, readiness is not neutral. As women’s participation in the Canadian Armed Forces grows, gendered differences in body proportions have practical consequences for mobility, endurance, and injury risk. Referencing NATO anthropometric data and Ukraine’s wartime redesign efforts, this article underscores why women-specific combat clothing fit is central to force generation and long-term sustainability.
