An opinion is only as good as the information on which it’s based. In a world of competing narratives, a commitment to intellectual honesty is our best defence against deception and ignorance.
5. Authors of the NCC
A list of authors, past and present
Another Tweet, Another Ban: Transgender Discrimination in the U.S Armed Forces
Helin Alcinkaya explores President Donald Trump’s recent decision to ban all transgender military personnel in the U.S Armed Forces.
The Return of the 80-Cent Loonie
Camille Bélanger explores the reasons behind the Canadian dollar’s surge.
Interview with Lt Gen. Patrick O’Reilly: On Leadership and Bureaucracy in MDA
The former director of MDA, Lt Gen. (Retd) Pat. O’Reilly, speaks about leading the MDA and the relationship between bureaucracy and BMD.
Mathematics meets Politics: Game Theory & Trade Wars
Can mathematics shed light on why countries choose protectionism?
The Birth of a European Defence? Part III: A Defence Market and Industry
Europe may gain in hard power capabilities if it manages to create a single defence market, along with a European Defence Technological and Industrial Base.
It Could Happen Here: The Rise of the Far-Right in Canada
In this article Aidan Simardone argues that Canada is not immune from the rise of the far right.
Interview with Lt Gen. Patrick O’Reilly: On Testing and Deployment of BMDS
Lt Gen. O’Reilly speaks about aspects of America’s current BMD deployments and the testing involved in deploying these systems.
Special Report on Defence Policy Pt 2/5: Examining Cash vs Accrual
In Part 2 of the Special Report on the Defence Policy Touraj Riazi and Ian Pelekis discuss the implications of Cash vs Accrual basis of accounting.
The Birth of a European Defence? Part II: A European Force
In Part II on European Defence, Léo-Paul Jacob explores the possibility of creating a European force.