Eric Sabiti discusses the Ring of Fire mining and development project, taking into consideration the many critics and supporters of this initiative.
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.
The Falling Ruble, Hybrid Warfare, and the Seventh Column: An Interview with Robert Coalson on the Situation in Russia and Ukraine
Jenny Yang interviews Sr. Correspondent of Radio Free Europe, Robert Coalson, on Russia, Ukraine and Canada’s role in the future of the region.
A New Military Doctrine for Russia
Jenny Yang explores the new Russian military doctrine and notions of Arctic development.
Palestine Goes to Court
Zaid Al-Nassir examines the ramifications of Palestinian accession to the International Criminal Court.
Canada’s Future Soldier
Recent advances in defence technology suggest that dreams from the science fiction of our youth might soon be realized. The United States Navy deployed a fully-functioning laser defence system in late 2014, representing a possible shift in how navies will engage in combat in the 21st century. The increasingly prevalent use of drones, whether they Read More…
South Korea: Canada’s gateway to Asia
In light of the recent Free-Trade Agreement between Canada and South Korea, this article explores the success behind the South Korean economy.
Neglecting NATO’s Knowledge Dynamic
Even as ‘smart defence’ has become a defining concept of NATO, the Alliance’s know-how and research – a kind of ‘knowledge dynamic’ – is being neglected. Paul Pryce discusses how Canada can fix that.
Canada’s Role in Mid-East Peace
Zaid Al-Nassir explores the Canadian approach towards the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and what changes must be made to further the peace process.
Canada’s Lack of Vision on NATO Surveillance
Canada recently withdrew from NATO’s surveillance programs citing budgetary concerns. Paul Pryce argues that this was a short-sighted decision.
Ukraine Has Not Yet Perished: Observing the Verkhovna Rada Elections (Part 3/3)
Part III – Final Reflections