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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 Harper Government and Canada’s Contribution to NATO: A Fact Sheet
Christopher Kelly outlines Canada’s decision to withdraw from NATO surveillance programs.
Report Review: “Putting the N back into NATO: A High North Policy Framework for the Atlantic Alliance?”
Georgi Ivanov reviews Brooke Smith-Windsor’s most recent research paper on NATO action in the High North, for the NATO Defense College.
Syrian opposition forces need help, but it won’t come from NATO
Dylan Crimmins on why NATO will not intervene in the Syrian crisis.
Canada’s Military Identity is Changing: Is Public Opinion Changing Too?
Dylan Crimmins on contemporary public opinion on the Canadian Forces.
A New Age of Intelligence Collection
Samantha Hossack reflects on the practices of the 21st century intelligence community.
NATO Dollars and Sense
Leah Nosal on Canada’s current participation in NATO.
BBM, Whatsapp, or iMessage: How cellphones are a part of the solution to post-war Afghanistan
Zahra Sachedina notes the positive effect mobile phones and their technology is having in Afghanistan and their potential in re-developing the country
Defending Politics or Politicking Defence?
Sam Hossack analyzes the Canadian government’s commitment to the Canadian Forces.
Canadian Arctic Policy and Public Concerns
Nil Sendil comments on Canada, its role as the Chair of the Arctic, and public concerns.