In response to a New York Times piece from last week, Aaron Willschick argues that a globally connected NATO that confronts “global problems” is impractical and unrealistic.
5. Authors of the NCC
A list of authors, past and present
Kaesong: The Final Vestige of Korean Cooperation
On April 3, 2013, North Korean officials sealed off external access to the joint North-South Industrial Park located in the city of Kaesong. With such action occuring in the midst of serious tensions, could this issue be the final straw in the relations between the two Koreas?
2013 Tribute Dinner Speaker: Ambassador Erik Vilstrup Lorenzen
Highlighting some of the speakers and Guests of Honour attending our tribute dinner.
Dominate the World like we do Hockey: A Reverie Series: Part 3
Foreign policy is the face that Canada presents to the world, so if our foreign policy was more reflective of how we play hockey, would the world view us in a much different light?
The Future is Now: The Significance and Potential Danger of Laser Weapon Systems at Sea
Aaron Willschick argues that the U.S. Navy’s new LAWS laser system may be impressive from a technological point of view, but weapons of its kind threaten to push warfare to a futuristic and dangerous position.
On a Fast Track To Membership? NATO and an Independent Scotland
Aaron Willschick looks at the upcoming referendum on Scottish independence and argues that the country should not be given any preferential treatment with regards to NATO membership.
Prosperity or Instability? The Natural Gas Game in the Eastern Mediterranean
The discovery of substantial natural gas deposits in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea may bring prosperity but it also may destabilize the region’s politics and increase regional tensions.
Securing Canada’s Energy Future: A Recap
On Thursday, March 21, industrial representatives, academics, military officials and government figures came together in the Securing Canada’s Energy Future conference to mark the beginning of a new series of round table talks that will take place in the coming weeks. The NATO Council of Canada (NCC) organized the conference in order to “initiate discussion Read More…
Playing it Safe: Canada & Non-Intervention in Mali
Since the conflict in Mali began, the Canadian government has remained committed to its position of non-intervention. On January 23, 2013, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper stated, “I do think it is important to help this mission. At the same time, I think we’ve been very clear, and I think this reflects Canadian opinion that, while we’re Read More…
Missiles at the Ready: Lockheed Martin’s test of the new PAC-3 MSE a success, but not an effective deterrent
Milosz Zak explores the significance of Lockheed Martin and Raytheon’s recent test of the new PAC-3 MSE Patriot Missile system in the deserts of New Mexico.