Alessandro Gagliardi analyses why PMCs may continue to operate in Afghanistan, should NATO withdraw in 2014.
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.
Japan and Vietnam Enhance Maritime Security Cooperation
Jasen Sagman explores the extensive strategic partnership recently reached between Japan and Vietnam.
Heroes in Our Midst
Canada’s success in Afghanistan would not have been possible without the participation of the Reserve Forces as an operational force.
Building a Navy Fit for War: A Survey of Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles
Intellectual energy and capital must be invested in thinking about a replacement for the Harpoon missile currently used by the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN).
Meeting Female Recruitment Targets
The Canadian Armed Forces is trying to increase the percentage of women in the military by setting ambitious targets for itself.
EU and the Arctic Part 2: Capacity and Convergence
In the final part of a series, Georgi Ivanov discusses the possibilities for EU involvement in the Arctic.
The Royal Canadian Navy’s Crash Course
Reviewing the imminent requirement to expedite the National Ship Procurement Strategy.
Preparing for the Future: Platform Growth and Naval Vessels
Shahryar Pasandideh argues that adequate platform growth potential must be factored into the design process of new RCN vessels.
An Improper Use of Reserve Forces: The Case of the Kingston-class Vessels
Shahryar Pasandideh argues against the efficacy of Canada’s partial adoption of the total force concept for manning its Kingston-class coastal defence vessels.
The Purpose of the Reserve: Mobilization, Augmentation, or Integration?
Misha Boutilier argues that Reserves need not serve as a base for mass mobilization, they should instead continue in their role of augmenting the Regular Force, while also expanding their ability to complement Regular Force skills.