Aaron Willschick looks at some of the measures being taken that have prevented a pirate attack from occurring in Somalia for over a year now and questions whether it is enough on a long-term basis.
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.
Costs vs. Capabilities: Canada’s National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy
The National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy was designed to re-fit Canada’s Navy and Coast Guard while giving Canadian shipyards a significant boost. But concern over costs has begun to plague the program before it ever gets off the ground.
Deference Management Journal: Reserve Judgement
The recent green paper could give the UK’s reserves a major boost.
The Future is Now: The Significance and Potential Danger of Laser Weapon Systems at Sea
Aaron Willschick argues that the U.S. Navy’s new LAWS laser system may be impressive from a technological point of view, but weapons of its kind threaten to push warfare to a futuristic and dangerous position.
Prosperity or Instability? The Natural Gas Game in the Eastern Mediterranean
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.
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?