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.
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…
Points from Atlantic Council of Canada (ACC) roundtable on the rise of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
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…
Looking at Canada’s role in the international world, John Pollock looks at the Canada’s involvement in the former Yugoslavia and the Medak Pocket.
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.
Amidst a decrease in the price of oil, Erik Underwood examines the feasibility of exploiting Arctic energy reserves.
The Canadian Army has released its newest strategic update. Paul Pryce discusses the post-Afghanistan future of this branch.
CFB Borden October 2014 Host – NATO Council of Canada operated by the Atlantic Council of Canada Join the NATO Council of Canada for a tour of Canadian Forces Base Borden where we will discover the world of Canadian Armoured Fighting Vehicles, MP Procedures and Helicopter Operations. Price: $300.00 (Depending on final costs, there may Read More…
In light of recent attention being paid to issues facing the Canadian Armed Forces, Ben Abonyi examines suicide in the military.
In his latest article, Craig Moorhead discusses issues of mental health in the Canadian Armed Forces.