A list of authors, past and present
As Russia’s war on Ukraine tests NATO’s resolve, and a looming alliance between China and other states opposed to NATO seeks to reshape the global order in its favour, NATO and its allies find themselves facing the most dangerous challenges of the 21st century. What does NATO mean to us? What was NATO built Read More…
In his latest piece, Alexander Morrow highlights how new NATO spending commitments strengthen security in both Europe and the Indo-Pacific. As the alliance rebalances burden sharing, European arms purchases have the potential to bolster the United State’s military industrial base and its ability to deter aggression against Taiwan.
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup slowly approaches, fans and human rights groups alike are campaigning against matches hosted on US soil. Targeted immigration policies and discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community are some of the concerns raised by groups for the upcoming global event. For some, the policies of the Trump administration pose a significant Read More…
Canada is a hotspot of money laundering from the Indo-Pacific region. In his new article, Rubiat Saimum is explaining why Canada should treat money laundering as a national security priority and strengthen institutional ties with Indo-Pacific nations to address it.
NORAD began as a Cold War commitment between Canada and the United States to safeguard the skies and protect the North. Today. it has become a stage for Russia’s military expansion, China’s growing ambitions, and emerging threats that outdated systems can no longer reliably detect. The modernization of NORAD goes beyond new radar and missile defence technology, it reflects a broader commitment to protecting sovereignty and ensuring Canadians recognize that the Artic is no longer a remote frontier, it is the front line of our collective security and future.
Canada’s new Security and Defence Partnership (SDP) with the EU is a historic step toward deeper transatlantic defence ties, but its impact will depend on more than just participation. To move from ally to actor, Canada must navigate complex EU governance, negotiate meaningful access, and build long-term institutional presence.
Canada is facing severe challenges. As bilateral relations deteriorate and international alliances rapidly shift, Canada must reassess defence priorities. Canada needs to start by aligning with the European Union and defence preparation in the Arctic. Long seen as an afterthought, northern borders are a key battleground for resources, trade and influence. Unaddressed global warming is Read More…
During Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the world was given yet another case to underscore how cyberspace has become a battlefield. In January 2022, researchers uncovered Whisper Gate, a virus that corrupted the master boot record on targeted computers. Following on to February, another malware, Hermetic Wiper, erased data hours before the Russian invasion. Banks, ministries Read More…
As Russia and North Korea deepen their military alliance, the threat spans from Kyiv to the Korean Peninsula. To meet this global challenge, NATO and South Korea must strengthen defence ties and industrial cooperation.
This year was a big moment for science and technology (S&T) within NATO. On July 1, 2025, the Alliance designated Steen Søndergaard as its new Chief Scientist, taking over from Dr. Bryan Wells in order to bring a fresh approach to NATO’s S&T efforts. At the 2025 NATO Summit at The Hague, the Allies agreed Read More…