Demyan Plakhov analyzes Trudeau’s performance in the G7 Summit.
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.
Part IV: The Power of Migrants
Avoiding crisis and creating opportunity. Kelsey Berg discusses how the challenge facing Western nations involves utilizing the mass migration as a positive force.
NATO to Create New Intelligence Coordinator Position
Grace Lee summarizes recent reports of a new NATO intelligence coordinator position being discussed ahead of the July summit.
Justin Trudeau in Japan: Part I
Demyan Plakhov analyzes Justin Trudeau’s visit in Japan.
Albania’s Path to EU Membership
Andi Asimetaj examines Albania’s pending EU membership status.
Russia: Summertime Sanctions?
Rejeanne Lacroix examines the implications of economic and political sanctions against Russia that are set expire in July.
PART III: Realities and Outcomes of Forced Migration
Tensions in Europe are mounting as it becomes clear that the Syrian migrant flow will not taper off any time soon. While the West may be unable to stem the mass migration, Kelsey Berg discusses how there might be ways to turn the crisis into opportunity.
The Kampala Verdict: Justice Served Part I: Justice and Security in Uganda
Demyan Plakhov analyzes the Kampala World Cup bombings that took place in 2010.
Security, Submarines and Sovereignty
Rejeanne Lacroix examines security, submarines and sovereignty on the Canadian Arctic waters.
Renewing the Canadian Defence Policy
Demyan Plakhov analyzes Minister Harjit Sajjan’s meeting on renewing the Canadian Defence Policy.