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.

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Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Eastern Europe and Russia Energy & Resources Maritime Nation Stefano Spensieri The Arctic

The Coldest War: Part One

There is a new ‘cold’ war brewing between northern states, a war over arctic sovereignty.  With global temperatures rising and arctic ice melting, previously unnavigable paths have now opened up. For a few months out of the year, new passages are allowing for transportation, as well as mineral, oil and gas exploration. This means increased Read More…
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.
Canada Canadian Armed Forces Defense Diplomatic Relations Eastern Europe and Russia Global Governance Investment NATO and Canada Paul Pryce Security Technology The Arctic The United States of America Western Europe

Canada’s Lack of Vision on NATO Surveillance

Canada recently withdrew from NATO’s surveillance programs citing budgetary concerns. Paul Pryce argues that this was a short-sighted decision.
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…
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Recap: Montreal Roundtable of the Rise of ISIS

Points from Atlantic Council of Canada (ACC) roundtable on the rise of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
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…