Is the Nuclear Security Summit a mere talking shop or a worthy initiative that’s making a difference? Our program editors weigh in.
Aleksi Korpela
Defence Minister Sajjan: What Do You Think Are The Main Challenges to Canada’s Security?
Our team responds to Defence Minister Hajjan’s question regarding contemporary challenges to Canadian security.
Preparing for the Unthinkable? Russian Intelligence Activity in Finland and Sweden
Aleksi Korpela discusses Russian intelligence activities in Finland and Sweden and the growing military threat.
Coffee Talk
This episode of Coffee Talk we discuss normalization of Cuban-American relations.
The F-35 and Canadian Defence Procurement: Part III
In a series on the history of the F-35 in Canadian defence procurement, Aleksi Korpela discusses the CF-18 replacement debate from 2005 to 2010 and the disadvantages of competitive sourcing in major defence acquisitions.
Should We Fear A Trump Presidency?
Democrats and the Republican establishment are united in the belief that a Trump administration would be disastrous. Our program editors weigh in.
What Will be the Greatest Consequence of the Drop in Oil Prices?
As the price of oil continues to drop, our Research Analysts and Program Editors look at its global effects.
The F-35 and Canadian Defence Procurement: Part II
In a series on the history of the F-35 in Canadian defence procurement, Aleksi Korpela discusses the system development and demonstration phase of the Joint Strike Fighter program and the importance of aircraft stealth in modern air operations.
Improving Canada’s Defence Procurement
Aleksi Korpela explains the interconnected nature of the problems in Canadian defence procurement as an introduction to Canada’s Defence Perspectives 2020-2050: Recapitalization and the Canadian Forces.
The F-35 and Canadian Defence Procurement: Part I
In a series on the history of the F-35 in Canadian defence procurement, Aleksi Korpela explores the creation of the Joint Strike Fighter program and the motivation for Canadian involvement from 1997-2001.