Over the past few months, Turkey has experienced a significant number of unauthorized incursions into its territory by Russian military crafts. Khalid Mahdi analyzes the implications of these overflights against the backdrop of both the Syrian conflict and NATO-Russian relations.
5. Authors of the NCC
A list of authors, past and present
The Northern Infrastructure Deficit
As part of a series on Arctic security, Paul Pryce discusses the Northwest Territories’ urgent need for greater infrastructure investment.
Finland’s tango with neutrality and NATO membership
This week’s article on NATO expansion focuses on Finland; its security situation within Europe, and its evolving relationship with NATO. Following the end of World War Two, Finland became a militarily neutral state. Though officially a Western market economy, Finland enjoyed a special relationship with the Soviet Union and the West in the Cold War Read More…
The Canadian Armed Forces: Integrating Gender Perspectives into Military Culture
Eimi Harris describes recent gender-based initiatives by the CAF to support women in national defence.
RCN’s Blue-Water Capabilities: New Supply Ships
Benjamin Hess discusses Canada’s broken naval acquisition process and the procurement of joint support ships.
Empty Waters? The Arctic and Canada’s Coast Guard
In a series on Arctic security, Paul Pryce discusses the lack of a sustained Coast Guard presence in the Canadian and US-claimed areas of the Arctic.
Tsai Ing-wen: the new leader of Taiwan
Umaima Ghori tells about the experiences that made Tsai Ing-wen the leader she is and what we can expect from the first female president of Taiwan.
The Role of Army Reservists in Arctic Security
In a series on Arctic security, Paul Pryce discusses the contributions of
Canadian Army Reservists through the Arctic Response Company Groups.
Talk to a Diplomat: Interview with the Consul General of Poland in Vancouver Mr. Krzysztof Olendzki Part II
Consul General Mr. Krzysztof Olendzki provides advice to the youth interested in pursuing a career in diplomacy.
Talk to a Diplomat: Interview with the Consul General of Poland in Vancouver Mr. Krzysztof Olendzki Part I
Consul General of Poland Mr. Krzysztof Olendzki discusses the impact of the work done by the Polish Consulate in Vancouver.