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Canada Canadian Armed Forces Defense Energy & Resources International Law & Policy Maritime Nation Naval Issues Paul Pryce Search and Rescue Security Technology The Arctic Western Europe

The Delayed Antidote to Canada’s Arctic Anxiety

Paul Pryce offers an update on Canada’s expected Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships. Over budget and potentially behind schedule, there is some cause for concern.

Christine Martel-Fleming Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Diplomatic Relations International Law & Policy Maritime Nation Naval Issues Peace & Conflict Studies Security Society Uncategorized

Deconstructing the Sino-Japan Conflict: The Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands

Christine Martel-Fleming examines the evolution of the Sino-Japan Islands conflict.

John Woodside Maritime Nation Uncategorized

The Little Engine That Couldn’t: Phasing Out Mare Nostrum (Part Two)

Part One of this article focussed on the shortcomings of Operation Triton, and the policy negotiations Europeans must make when it comes to saving human lives and protecting their borders. While migrant lives are unquestionably important, they are not the sole issue dominating the discussions of migrant smuggling. An unsustainable pattern of illicit immigration has Read More…

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats John Woodside Maritime Nation

The Little Engine That Couldn’t: Phasing Out Mare Nostrum (Part One)

This past July I wrote about Italy’s Mare Nostrum project, which was designed to save vulnerable migrants while crossing the Mediterranean. The program has cost the Italian Government approximately 9 million euros per month, and will be officially phased out by the end of the year. Part of the reason the program was ended was Read More…

Africa Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Diplomatic Relations Energy & Resources International Law & Policy Maritime Nation Naval Issues Paul Pryce Security Technology

Gabon’s Growing Navy

A new maritime player is emerging in the Gulf of Guinea: Gabon. Paul Pryce discusses how this small state is making big waves in the fight against piracy.

Canada Canadian Armed Forces Defense Investment Maritime Nation Naval Issues Paul Pryce Security Technology The United States of America

Canada’s Navy: Charting a New Course?

Paul Pryce explains how many of the Royal Canadian Navy’s woes can be attributed to a lack of a strategic update. But Ottawa can chart a new course.

Africa Asia-Pacific Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Diplomatic Relations Energy & Resources Maritime Nation Naval Issues Paul Pryce Procurement Security The United States of America

Africa’s Arms Race at Sea

As maritime boundary disputes increase among African countries, Paul Pryce expresses concern that the continent is on the verge of a naval arms race.

Canada Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Eastern Europe and Russia Erik Underwood Maritime Nation Naval Issues Procurement Security Technology The Arctic The United States of America

Russia’s Resurgent Navy: Assessing The Northern Fleet

With the world looking at southern Russia, Erik Underwood looks north, assessing the revitalization of the Northern Fleet.

Asia-Pacific Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Diplomatic Relations Investment Maritime Nation Naval Issues Security Shahryar Pasandideh

China’s Developing Naval Power Projection Capabilities

With tensions rising in the South China Sea, Shahryar Pasandideh examines the power projection capabilities of China’s Navy.

Canada Canadian Armed Forces Defense International Law & Policy Maritime Nation Paul Pryce Search and Rescue Security Strategic Reserve Technology The Arctic

Canada’s Tepid Arctic Policy

As defence procurement is downsized or delayed, Paul Pryce calls for more than a lukewarm commitment to Canada’s Arctic.