Kyle MacDonald on why Senator Chuck Hagel, if selected as Secretary of Defense, Would be Good for Canada.
5. Authors of the NCC
A list of authors, past and present
A Marriage of Convenience: Pakistan’s Turbulent Modern Relationship with the West
William Zhang on the proposed natural gas pipeline between Pakistan and Iran, and its implications for Pakistan’s relations with the west.
The Connected Forces Initiative: NATO’s (Im)practical Road to Interoperability
Aaron Willschick takes a look at NATO’s Connected Forces Initiative and the major difficulties that go along with building interoperability within an alliance of self-interested members.
Analyzing the Merits of NATO’s “Smart Defence” Initiative with Professor Stephen Saideman
Stephen M. Saideman, a professor of International Affairs at Carleton University, visited the University of Toronto on March 5th to give a talk at the Munk Centre of Global Affairs regarding the future of military spending for Canada and other NATO member nations. The lecture was derived from a 2011 study conducted by Saideman and Read More…
Troels Frøling: Reshaping the Transatlantic Community Part Two
Troels Frøling’s vast initiatives are but one reason why the NATO Council of Canada has chosen this remarkable individual as this year’s recipient to receive the international Peace and Security Award.
From the Sea to the Dinner Table: Maritime Issues and National Identity
A recent sign posted on the window of a Beijing restaurant refuses to serve certain nationalities due to current international maritime disputes between state actors. Sarah Danruo Wang analyzes how historic disputes on sea (and on land) shape national identity and loyalty.
Senior Middle East Analyst, Alexander Corbeil, Discusses Syria with CTV News
The NATO Council’s Alexander Corbeil, Senior Middle East Analyst sat down with CTV News on March 8 to discuss the Syrian refugee situation, with the number of refugees reaching 1 million.
Mali: A Second Wind of Change
Tim Feller on what responsibility does France have for Mali’s future?
Friend or Foe? The Peculiarity of NATO-Russia Relations
In taking account of some recent events and interactions between the two sides, Aaron Willschick examines the peculiarity and unpredictability of the NATO-Russia relationship.
East Africa Rising
New energy discoveries and greater investment in the energy sector sees East Africa becoming a world super power in energy in the not too distant future. The Ethiopian government, for example, has published an ambitious Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP) which will see it become a major energy exporter to neighbouring states. Kenya, Ethiopia and Southern Sudan Read More…