The discovery of substantial natural gas deposits in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea may bring prosperity but it also may destabilize the region’s politics and increase regional tensions.
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 Model Operation? Canada and Operation Artemis
Aaron Willschick examines Canada’s valuable contribution to counter-piracy activities through Operation Artemis.
Warmongering at Sea: Russia’s Military Exercise in the Black Sea
Aaron Willschick on the tension over the recent Russian military exercise in the Black Sea and how Russian President Vladimir Putin should put an end to his persistent warmongering.
Finding A Few Good Men and Women: The Revival of the Canadian Officers’ Training Corps
Tim Feller on why Canadian universities should restart The Canadian Officers’ Training Corps programme.
Honouring the Men of the Long March
For more information on the Spencerville Heritage Fair visit www.celebrate1812.ca/MarchForHeritage.
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Cutting the Fat? The 2013 Federal Budget and Its Implications for Canadian Foreign Policy
With cuts to defence spending excpected in the 2013 Federal Budget, what implications could this hold for future Canadian deployments abroad?
The Canadian Officers’ Training Corps – An Imperial History
Tim Feller on the historical significance of The Canadian Officers’ Training Corps programme.
The UAE, a New International “Silk Road”, Requires Sophisticated Counter-Piracy Efforts
As a special to Piracy Daily, Andrew Moulder discusses the international importance of the United Arab Emirates as a vital gateway for emerging markets and the importance of sophisticated counter-piracy efforts.
New Canadians Invited to Put on a Uniform
Robert Baines discusses the new “Discover Canada” guide recently released by the government of Canada and the inclusion of information on the Canadian Forces Reserves.
Ottawa Citizen: TV Documentary Looks At Building The Bond Between Canadian Forces and Civilians
Recovering Our Honour airs on ichannel from Monday April 8 to Thursday April 11 at 9 pm and Midnight ET