Shahryar Pasandideh weighs the benefits of emulating an American model of total force reserve forces intended for deployment abroad.
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.
Over-Complicated Recruitment Process Stifles Army Reserve Growth
The Army Reserve is predicted to shrink this year despite being legislated to grow. Justine Reisler explores the bureaucratic factor behind this problem.
Leading from the Bleachers: The Impact of the Federal Budget on the Canadian Forces
Misha Boutilier discusses how reducing the Department of National Defence’s budget is going to impact Canada’s hard power capability.
Waning Somali Piracy Contributes to Global Decline
According to the International Maritime Bureau, global incidents of piracy are on the decline.
Iran’s Caspian Pivot
As the US pursues a strategic pivot to East Asia, Paul Pryce examines whether a northward pivot to the Caspian is in Iran’s future.
The Reserves in Historical Perspective
Misha Boutilier traces the dramatic evolution of the Canadian militia in a global context.
Canadian Frigate on its way back to Fight Terrorism in the Arabian Sea
Jasen Sagman discusses HMCS Regina’s return to the Arabian Sea as part of Canada’s participation in Operation Artemis
Who are the Canadian Reservists?
Justine Reisler describes the various components of the Canadian Reserve and why they are relevant today.
White House Releases National Maritime Domain Awareness Plan
Jasen Sagman on the White House’s most recent National Maritime Domain Awareness Plan for the National Strategy for Maritime Security.
India’s ‘Asia Pivot’
Paul Pryce looks at the implications of INS Baaz, an Indian naval base recently established near the Strait of Malacca.