As Canada begins campaigning for a seat on the United Nations Security Council, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada will seek a renewed presence in UN peacekeeping. With Canada having largely withdrawn from UN peacekeeping nearly 20 years ago, Neil Siviter examines how UN peacekeeping has changed, and also, how Canada can re-engage with these operations.
5. Authors of the NCC
A list of authors, past and present
Canada’s NATO Podcasts: Interview with Tom Wysocki
Listen as member of the Canada-Poland Chamber of Commerce of Toronto and Engineer, Tom Wysocki discusses the significance and impact of biometric technology.
The Internet of NATO
The Dawn of the virtual age has created a new battlefield for future wars. Israel’s 2015 proposal on digital defence called for adapting global security alliances to cyber security: A NATO of cyber defence. Pierre-Olivier Bussieres questions whether this could be the way forward for NATO.
Canada in North Africa: Leading from Behind?
Paul Pryce discusses the Canadian military’s increasing focus on logistics and training support in Africa and what this might mean for Canadian soft power.
A Case for Investing in Canada’s Special Forces
Roderick Ramsden discusses how increasing the number of members within the Canadian Special Operations Regiment can contribute to several of the strategic objectives outlined in the Minister of National Defence’s mandate letter.
Coffee Talk: The BRICs
This week we discuss the BRICs and their role in the world economy.
Canada’s NATO Podcasts: Interview with Magdalena Surma
Listen as Magdalena Surma discusses her experience working as the Program Editor of Global Horizons at the NATO Association of Canada.
Burr-Feinstein Draft Bill: A Study in Why the Anti-Encryption Approach Will Not Work
Eimi Harris analyzes the draft version of the Burr-Feinstein encryption bill and why US technology firms have dubbed it the “anti-encryption” bill.
The Sunni-Shi’a Divide and the Rise of ISIS in Southeast Asia
Sandy Vingoe explores the Islamic State’s growing presence in Southeast Asia, and analyzes the advantages and disadvantages surrounding the terrorist group’s presence in the region.
On The Way to Warsaw: The Priorities of the Baltic Countries for the 2016 NATO Warsaw Summit
Živilė Marija Vaicekauskaitė examines the priorities of NATO’s Baltic members for the 2016 NATO Summit in Poland, and their importance for regional security.