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.
Please join us on April 23, for a discussion of the challenges posed by Maritime Piracy. Lieutenant Commander Scott Robinson will discuss his experiences from his many tours at sea, ranging from sovereignty patrols in the Arctic to anti-piracy deployments off the Horn of Africa.
The NATO Council’s Maritime Security Program Presents: “From Sea to Sea: the Search for Maritime Security” May 30th, 2012 Security on the Great Lakes by Rear-Admiral Michael Parks As a nation surrounded by three oceans and the great lakes, Canada’s maritime security has been of preeminent importance throughout the country’s history. A secure marine Read More…
Aaron Willschick examines the unlikely partnership between Ukraine and NATO on maritime piracy, but warns that the former Soviet state has a long way to go if it wishes to be accepted into the West.
Over a year ago, on February 15, 2012, two Italian marines on board the oil tanker Enrica Lexie, shot and killed two Indian fishermen off the coast of the Arabian Sea near the Indian state of Kerala. A series of events that followed in the past year has now led to the Indian government’s refusal Read More…
Planning documents obtained by The Canadian Press suggest $32 million reduction
The Canadian Forces Liaison Council (CFLC) recognized fifteen civilian employers and educators for their support to Canada’s Reserve Force at a ceremony at Nova Scotia’s Government House on March 7, 2013.
Keli Carneiro has faced a life of adversity, and just joined the Royal Canadian Military Reserves
A recent sign posted on the window of a Beijing restaurant refuses to serve certain nationalities due to current international maritime disputes between state actors. Sarah Danruo Wang analyzes how historic disputes on sea (and on land) shape national identity and loyalty.
A major shakeup is in the offing amid the senior ranks of the Canadian military.
In taking account of some recent events and interactions between the two sides, Aaron Willschick examines the peculiarity and unpredictability of the NATO-Russia relationship.