As tensions grow in the Western Balkans and Russia appears to be expanding its influence in the region, Léo-Paul Jacob provides an overview of the situation.
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.
Eastern Europe’s Other Conflict, Part 2: How can NATO Prepare for Conflict in Moldova?
In the second part of a two-part series on the Moldovan-Transnistrian conflict, Aidan Simardone considers how NATO could respond to a potential reemergence of conflict between Moldova and Transnistria.
Eastern Europe’s Other Conflict, Part 1: Why Should Moldova Concern NATO?
In the first part of a two-part series on the Moldovan-Transnistrian conflict, Aidan Simardone covers the background of the conflict, the recent rise in tensions between Moldova and Transnistria, and the ramifications for security in the surrounding region.
Canada’s One Percent
We are having the wrong conversation about Canadian defence spending.
Is Canada Going to Have its Own Refugee Crisis?
Canada has experienced a growing number of asylum seekers from the United States in recent weeks. Is this the beginning of Canada’s own refugee crisis?
Limiting Russia’s Anti-Access/Area-Denial Strategy in the Baltic Sea
How can the Alliance limit Russia’s A2/AD strategy in the Baltic Sea? Léo-Paul Jacob provides an overview, focusing on the importance of the Gotland and Åland Islands.
The Canadian Precedent, Mali and the World
Rejeanne Lacroix examines the need for dynamic military doctrine in relation to the CAF Child Soldiers Doctrine and upcoming peacekeeping operations in Mali. Has Canada provided the globe with a viable framework for this complex issue?
Robert Baines Named President and Chief Executive Officer of the NATO Association of Canada
February 13, 2017 (TORONTO) – Today, the NATO Association of Canada (NAOC) is announcing its newly elected President and Chief Executive Officer, Robert Baines, CD, MA. Mr. Baines is succeeding the NAOC’s long-serving president, Ms. Julie Lindhout, effective March 10, 2017. In an increasingly complex and uncertain world, the NATO Association educates Canadians about Read More…
Vladimir Putin’s visit to Hungary: Russia’s diplomatic battle against EU sanctions
Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to Hungary has caught the attention of European Union leaders, Nick Raffey discusses the significance of growing Russian-Hungarian relations.
Accroissement des tensions en Ukraine suite à la reprise des hostilités
Que se passe-t-il actuellement en Ukraine, suite à la reprise des combats entre les forces Ukrainiennes et les séparatistes ? Léo-Paul donne un bref résumé de la situation.