In light of the Russian hacking of the US elections, Ryan Atkinson discusses the cyber threats Canada faces.
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.
Canadian Forces Enter the Bionic Age
Nick Raffey discusses the Canadian Forces’ purchase of bionic knee braces and how wearable technology will impact the battlefield.
The case for a Foreign Intelligence Agency in Canada
Ryan Atkinson makes the case for a Canadian Foreign Intelligence Agency.
9 little-known facts about Canada’s involvement in WW2
Alexis Amini explores little-known aspects of Canada’s participation in WW2
On the use of WW1 national memory to mobilize popular support for foreign interventions
The use of WW1 national memory by Australian and Canadian governments to mobilize popular support for foreign interventions might backfire if authorities don’t clearly explain why those overseas operations are required to optimize national security.
Saint-Jean Royal Military College’s return to university status
Nick Raffey discusses the significance of university status being restored at Royal Military College Saint-Jean.
A deeper look at the necessity of a mixed RCAF fighter fleet: part II
After arguing in part I the imperative for the RCAF to develop a mixed fleet composed of stealth and non-stealth platforms, Alexis Amini identifies in part II the most cost-effective manned/unmanned force structure Canada can acquire.
From Reassurance to Deterrence: Canada’s contribution to NATO operations in Central and Eastern Europe
Ryan Atkinson discusses how Canada’s military contribution in Europe fits in NATO’s shift from reassurance to deterrence in light of persistent Russian aggressiveness.
A soldier’s best friend
For centuries dogs have proven to be one of the most loyal creatures to mankind. While a perfect companion in a domestic environment, how does war affect the relationship between man and dog?
Operation CARIBBE: Canada’s contribution to combat illicit narcotics trafficking
Nick Raffey discusses how the Canadian Armed Forces are combating the transportation of illicit narcotics in the Carribean Sea and the Eastern Pacific Ocean.