The lack of cooperation in the field of defence has a high cost for the EU. The Commission recently presented a plan to solve this problem. Is it the first step towards a common EU defence?
NATO and Canada
Since its inception in 1949, Canada has played an integral role in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and its numerous military and non-military engagements. As a founding member, Canada’s involvement over the past 70 years has varied from troop deployment and training in Europe during much of the Cold War, to activity abroad in places like Afghanistan and Libya. The articles in the NATO and Canada program examine NATO’s operational history and Canada’s role from a multitude of perspectives. The NATO Association of Canada aims to supply Canadians with a greater insight into the inner workings of this long-standing alliance and its Canadian contributions.
An Understanding of the Canadian-led NATO Mission in Latvia
The Canadian-led multinational NATO battlegroup in Latvia has been deployed near the capital of Riga. This Canadian-led enhanced Forward Presence battlegroup in Latvia was established during a ceremony at Camp Adazi, Latvia on June 19th, 2017. This operation is part of the Transatlantic Alliance’s Enhanced Forward Presence in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland. The initiative Read More…
NAOC Interview with General Denis Mercier, SACT NATO
NATO Association of Canada interview with French Air Force General Denis Mercier
Special Report on Defence Policy Pt 1/5: Initial Findings
Canada’s recent Defence Policy presents a 20-year vision for the CAF. Is this policy realistic? This report summarizes Touraj Riazi’s and Ian Pelekis’ initial findings, in the first part of this series.
NAOC Director Jeff Hull on BNN Talking About Canada’s Role in NATO Against Cyber Attacks
NAOC Director Jeff Hull on BNN speaking about Canada’s role in NATO in countering cyber attacks.
Does Russia’s Zapad 2017 Exercise Pose a Threat to NATO?
In September, Russia will hold an important military exercise next to the Baltic states. In order to ensure the security of the latter, NATO must enhance its presence in the region.
Summary of Senator Day’s Presentation on the Defence and Security Draft Report
Former President of the NAOC Julie Lindhout weighs in on Senator Joseph A. Day’s presentation of the Defence and Security draft report at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.
5 Most Important Phrases of Freeland’s Speech
What were the 5 most important phrases of Foreign Minister Freeland’s foreign policy speech?
An Assessment: The Defence Policy and NATO
An assessment of the 2017 Defence Policy Review’s implication for Canada’s NATO.
Military Reforms in Ukraine
The Ukrainian armed forces, from 2014, have reformed to meet NATO standards by 2020. However, if Ukraine wants to join NATO, upgrading its army will not suffice.