Kevin Hempstead discusses Canada’s Northern Strategy and its battle against Russia for Arctic dominance.
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.
Between Yarmouk and a Hard Place – Part II
Megan explores the dire situation in which Yarmouk’s residents currently reside, constantly fearing a coupled threat of Assad’s regime on one hand, and ISIS on the other. All the while, Yarmouk struggles to make ends meet, with many lacking access to water, food and daily necessities due to a lack of humanitarian assistance.
Between Yarmouk and a Hard Place – Part I
Megan explores the dire situation in which Yarmouk’s residents currently reside, constantly fearing a coupled threat of Assad’s regime on one hand, and ISIS on the other. All the while, Yarmouk struggles to make ends meet, with many lacking access to water, food and daily necessities due to a lack of humanitarian assistance.
Unsettling tensions between the U.S. and Canada?
Kevin Hempstead examines recent diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and Canada surrounding the tenure of U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman.
Canada in Ukraine
Waring explores Canada and Ukraine’s long history together, and shines light on recent developments with respect to the conflict.
Harper Toes a Hardline to Syria
Megan looks into the recent expansion of Canadian military operations into Syrian territory and explores the legal implications of this unprecedented move.
Colombia and FARC in Havana: A Summary of Negotiations So Far
Daniel Waring takes an in-depth look into negotiations between the rebel group, FARC, and the government of Colombia.
An Alliance of Interests or Community of Values?
Paul Pryce discusses the transient nature of national interests and argues for a renewed focus on values as the thing which holds NATO together.
Canada’s Anti-Terror Legislation: Balancing Freedoms and Security
Eric Sabiti looks into Bill C-51 and discusses its ramifications on security and surveillance.
Interoperability, Not Integration: Canadian Army Renewal
Paul Pryce cautions that the Army Renewal program does not adequately address some of the Canadian Army’s greatest challenges and proposes some routes for reform.