As Canada gears up to participate in a large-scale maritime exercise, Paul Pryce looks at the implications for Pacific affairs.
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The Elephant at Sea
Jasen Sagman explores how American aircraft carriers have dominated the Pacific Ocean for over sixty years, and China’s vast new array of missiles which seek to turn the tide.
North Korea’s Mystery Frigates
Recent satellite imagery suggests North Korea’s maritime power has been underestimated. Paul Pryce explores the implications for the region.
Fleet Expansion: A Big Boost for Vietnam
Paul Pryce looks at the regional prominence of the Vietnamese People’s Navy and its fleet modernization plans.
The Search for MH370 Lending to Maritime Cooperation
Jasen Sagman explores how the search for MH370 has led to a fresh start of cooperation between rival maritime forces in the Pacific.
NATO, China, and Somali Piracy: A Missed Opportunity?
As the EU and China step up joint activities in the Gulf of Aden, Paul Pryce discusses the need for closer NATO-China relations.
Japan and Vietnam Enhance Maritime Security Cooperation
Jasen Sagman explores the extensive strategic partnership recently reached between Japan and Vietnam.
Building a Navy Fit for War: A Survey of Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles
Intellectual energy and capital must be invested in thinking about a replacement for the Harpoon missile currently used by the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN).
EU and the Arctic Part 2: Capacity and Convergence
In the final part of a series, Georgi Ivanov discusses the possibilities for EU involvement in the Arctic.
The Royal Canadian Navy’s Crash Course
Reviewing the imminent requirement to expedite the National Ship Procurement Strategy.