Aaron Willschick argues that despite Operation Ocean Shield’s perceived success in combating Somali maritime piracy, the reduction in pirate attacks may have less to do with NATO action and more to do with private security firms.
5. Authors of the NCC
A list of authors, past and present
Towards a Working Relationship: Kosovo-Serb Relations 5 Years After Independence
Benjamin Crase on Kosovo’s relations with Serbia at the 5 year anniversary of its independence.
Troels Frøling: Reshaping the Transatlantic Community Part One
It is our honour and privilege to have Troels Frøling, as this year’s recipient of the Award for Exceptional Contribution to International Peace and Security.
Coming Full Circle: Canada’s Chairmanship of the Arctic Council
Sarah Danruo Wang discusses Canada’s upcoming chairmanship of the Arctic Council and the major concerns that will pervade the Council’s agenda in 2013 The chairmanship of the Arctic Council will rotate to Canada in May 2013 for a two-year term. With participation from Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and the United States, this Read More…
Looking Over Your Shoulder: NATO and the Rise of ‘Green on Blue’ Attacks in Afghanistan
Aaron Willschick looks at the increase of ‘green on blue attacks’ as the latest evidence that NATO’s best before date in Afghanistan is well past due.
The Canadian Air Reserve: A Short History
Tim Feller on the history of the Canadian Air Reserve.
Japan’s Deflating Yen: Prelude to a Global Currency War?
The government of Japan recently declared that it would be implementing drastic changes to its monetary policy, raising fears in the international community that artificial devaluation of the Japanese Yen will instigate a global currency war.
In Too ‘DEEP.’ NATO as an Institutional Educator
Transitioning from its supreme role as the security guarantor of the world, Aaron Willschick discusses NATO’s participation in education and institutional reform in emerging countries with the Defence Education Enhancement Program (DEEP).
A Lack of Coordination: The U.S., Canada and the Threat of Maritime Attacks
Despite the increased coordination in Canada-U.S. border security since 9/11, Aaron Willschick argues that the two countries are still far apart when it comes to the perceived risk to their maritime borders.
Casualties of the Crisis? US “No” on Missile Defense, EADS-BAE merger collapse, and an ever more constrained CFSP
Milosz Zak surveys the many setbacks in European security, aerospace and defense sectors, and global outreach, in light of US disengagement from the European theatre, outdated territorial mentality in strategic industries, and all round budget cuts.