Georgi Ivanov discusses Japan’s strategic security and commercial interests in the Arctic and analyses the influence of the US Pacific Ally System in the country’s foreign policy, especially with respect to the High North.
Maritime Nation
Program
Albania and NATO: A Promising Start
In light of Albania’s recent inaugural maritime operations as a NATO member, Emily Simonin briefly reviews the success of the operation and the progress of Albania.
The Chinese-Russian Naval Exercise 2013
Sarah Danruo Wang looks at the Chinese-Russian Naval Exercise, Joint Sea 2013, and illustrates historical maritime disputes in the East Asian region.
Dire Straits: ASEAN and Piracy
With piracy threatening trade in Southeast Asia, Paul Pryce highlights the need for a more structured regional response.
Developing Hand in Hand: Energy Exploration and International Shipping in the Arctic
Brenna Owen examines the Canada’s prospects of Arctic shipping and exploration.
Why Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships?
Andrew Chisholm explores the true explanation for the inconsistency in Canadian Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships procurement.
Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea: An African Response?
With the threat of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea on the rise, the race is on to develop a regional solution. Paul Pryce looks at the recent progress.
Turning Our Attention Back to Nigerian Waters as Piracy Spreads
Brenna Owen examines the increase in piracy in West Africa and the deeper environmental implications.
Of Sea Kings and Cyclones: Canada’s Persistent Procurement Problem
Canada continues to experience trouble with replacing its maritime helicopters. Paul Pryce explores the latest challenges.
Canada’s Continuing Submarine Saga
With the future of Canada’s submarine fleet uncertain, Paul Pryce looks at ways to preserve this defence capability.