Canada recently withdrew from NATO’s surveillance programs citing budgetary concerns. Paul Pryce argues that this was a short-sighted decision.
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.
Deconstructing the Sino-Japan Conflict: The Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands
Christine Martel-Fleming examines the evolution of the Sino-Japan Islands conflict.
Canadian Defence 2014: A Year in Review
Nigel Trimble takes a look at the chaging state of Canadian Defence Policy over the past year
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…
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).
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…
Medak Pocket: Canada at war in Yugoslavia
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.
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.
The Arctic’s Energy Reserves: A Golden Opportunity or an Unrealizable Dream?
Amidst a decrease in the price of oil, Erik Underwood examines the feasibility of exploiting Arctic energy reserves.
What’s Next for the Canadian Army?
The Canadian Army has released its newest strategic update. Paul Pryce discusses the post-Afghanistan future of this branch.