Those who fought in the Italian Campaign of WWII are sometimes characterized as ‘D-Day Dodgers’. Paul Pryce discusses the grim reality faced by those Canadians who fought to liberate Italy.
Canadian Armed Forces
On the ground, in the air and on the water, the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces stand watch over the country and defend its interests at home and abroad. The Canadian Armed Forces Program aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the issues facing Canadian soldiers across all branches of the military in order to give Canadians varying perspectives on the men and women who defend their country.
Canada’s Maritime Diplomacy in the Americas
Canada’s maritime forces are increasingly visible in the Caribbean and Central America. Paul Pryce discusses the opportunities this presents.
On the Rocks: The State of the Cuban Navy
The Cuban Navy is looking worse for wear. Paul Pryce discusses the risks and how Canada can respond.
The Deadliest run of Their Lives: D-Day Marked the Beginning of the End
In a day of hard bitter fighting, the Regina Rifles had secured their D-Day objective. Jayson Derow highlights the importance of Canada’s role in the pivotal battles of D-Day.
Colombia Bound? Canada’s Next Peacekeeping Mission
Reinforcing Canadian ‘soft power’ in the Americas. Paul Pryce discusses the prospects for Canada and Mexico to monitor an anticipated ceasefire in Colombia’s 50-year civil war.
A Rally Cry to Arms: Is the Invoking of Article Five of NATO Needed to Degrade ISIS?
ISIS is an apocalyptic organization overdue for eradication. Jayson Derow discusses the importance of invoking Article Five of the North Atlantic Treaty in order to degrade ISIS’ capabilities; the clause declaring an attack against one is to be an attack against all.
Fast, Effective, and Exactly What Canadians Should Expect: The Canadian Armed Forces Response in Fort McMurray
When disaster strikes. Roderick Ramsden discusses the impeccable service of the Canadian Armed Forces’ in response to the wildfires in Fort McMurray.
Democracy at the Point of Bayonets: Can Regime Change Stabilize Syria?
Western military forces have demonstrated that they are effective in implementing regime change. But such regimes failed to foster stability or eradicate jihadist extremism, and thus, war persists and blood is still spilt. Jayson Derow discusses why the overthrowing of the Assad government will not ease tensions within the Syrian civil war or the battle against ISIS.
An Unknown Existential Threat: Financial Crisis in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
The most significant threat to the existence of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and the Peshmerga is not ISIS, but rather an ongoing economic crisis. Roderick explores this financial crisis and discusses the implications as they relate to the mission against ISIS and the refugee and internally displaced persons emergency.
Canada’s Arctic Patrol Ships: Antarctic Antecedents
Canada’s Navy is sending its officers to the ends of the earth. Paul Pryce discusses the training opportunities Antarctica can offer an increasingly Arctic force.