After examining the capabilities of Canada’s contribution to the efforts against IS, Shahryar Pasandideh offers a solution to the logistical problems of the contribution.
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.
Keeping the Arctic “True North and Free”
Nigel Trimble looks at what the Canadian military needs to reassert Canadian sovereignty over the Arctic.
On Capabilities and Canada’s Fight Against IS/ISIS/ISIL
As Canada continues to combat IS in the Middle East, Shahryar Pasandideh examines the capabilities of Canada’s contribution.
Infograph: Canada’s Response to the Situation in Iraq
On October 7, 2014 the Parliament of Canada passed a motion that will see Canada join coalition efforts to counter ISIL. Here is an infograph detailing the Canadian response to ISIL.
Russia’s Resurgent Navy: Assessing The Northern Fleet
With the world looking at southern Russia, Erik Underwood looks north, assessing the revitalization of the Northern Fleet.
Canadian Armed Forces’ Security at Home: Increased Vigilance After Successive Attacks
Following the events in Ottawa, Ben Abonyi examines the efforts of the Canadian Armed Forces to increase vigilance at home.
China’s Developing Naval Power Projection Capabilities
With tensions rising in the South China Sea, Shahryar Pasandideh examines the power projection capabilities of China’s Navy.
Canada’s Tepid Arctic Policy
As defence procurement is downsized or delayed, Paul Pryce calls for more than a lukewarm commitment to Canada’s Arctic.
The Case for the Turks and Caicos
“Paul Pryce explains how annexation of the Turks and Caicos Islands could benefit Canada not only economically but also from a defence standpoint.”
Chaos in the Capital
Tazrian Alam explains how today’s shootings in Ottawa are the latest in a long history of major security breaches and terrorism incidents in Ottawa and across Canada.