Shahryar Pasandideh analyzes an oft-overlooked aspect of Canada’s reserve forces: Disaster relief.
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.
A Last Chance to Bolster Canada’s Strategic Airlift Capabilities
Is Canada’s heavy transport fleet sufficient? Shahryar Pasandideh discusses the logic behind acquiring yet another Boeing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft.
Fleet Expansion: A Big Boost for Vietnam
Paul Pryce looks at the regional prominence of the Vietnamese People’s Navy and its fleet modernization plans.
Deterrence, Credibility and NATOs Fighter Aircraft Deployment to Eastern Europe
Shahryar Pasandideh examines the effectiveness of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing Mission in Eastern Europe.
Rebalancing the Canadian Forces: The Case of the Tank Fleet
Shahryar Pasandideh discusses the role of Canada’s tank fleet in light of the country’s fiscal situation while offering possible solutions.
Mass Reserves or Professional Soldiers? Ukrainian and Canadian Reserves Compared
Misha Boutilier analyzes the differences between the reserve forces of Canada and Ukraine.
Beyond the Numbers: Bean Counting and the Russia-NATO Balance of Power
There are many problems and risks associated with ‘bean counting’ – comparing the balance of power by comparing numbers. It ignores many measurable and immeasurable asymmetries which Shahryar Pasandideh discusses.
The Search for MH370 Lending to Maritime Cooperation
Jasen Sagman explores how the search for MH370 has led to a fresh start of cooperation between rival maritime forces in the Pacific.
NATO, China, and Somali Piracy: A Missed Opportunity?
As the EU and China step up joint activities in the Gulf of Aden, Paul Pryce discusses the need for closer NATO-China relations.
Defence Cuts: Reserves Pay the Price
By mandating large defence cuts while keeping personnel and capital expenses fixed, the government has ensured that the readiness of the Forces will suffer.