Lessons from Canada’s leadership of NATO’s mission to secure Europe from aerial threats, hosted by the NATO Association of Canada.
NATO Operations
The ‘NATO Operations’ program provides historical and analytical commentary on missions and operations conducted by NATO—both past and present, and around the world. It looks at events that shape global politics, and provides information on a variety of countries and events that affect their futures. When probing into some of the most influential events in modern history, our enthusiastic group of writers are always excited and ready to provide interesting and objective insights to our readers.
A Terrorist’s Tempest: The Challenge of Operation Sea Guardian
As Europe confronts Jihadists from across the Mediterranean, Arjun Singh lays out measures to upgrade NATO’s maritime operation for better European security.
A Case for NATO in the Sahel
Ethan Schwartz provides an overview of ongoing conflicts in the Sahel and potential roles for NATO involvement.
What Role Will Mercenaries Play in Future Warfare?: An Interview with Dr. Sean McFate
The growing presence of private military companies (PMCs) in armed conflict has introduced major security challenges. Emily Mullin, Program Editor at the NATO Association, spoke to Dr. Sean McFate, foreign policy expert, author, and novelist, to discuss the implications behind the rise of PMCs.
Evading Accountability: Russia’s Wagner Group
Lacking accountability and transparency, Russia’s Wagner Group operates on various battlefields. In this article, Emily Mullin looks at the shadowy mercenary force.
Does the Future Hold Nuclear Insecurity?
Emily Mullin analyzes the state of the world’s nuclear security seventy-five years after the detonation of the first atomic bomb
The Islamic State Mounts a Resurgence Amid COVID-19
The Islamic State (IS) may not occupy as much contiguous territory as it once did, but that has not diminished its resolve to spread global terror. Emily Mullin examines how the jihadist group is exploiting COVID-19 to gain respite, and what this means for NATO operations in the Middle East.
Canadian Helicopter Crash off the Greek Coast
In this article Antalya Popatia writes about the Canadian Helicopter Crash off the Greek Coast killing 6 Canadians.
The Politics around NATO’s 2% Defense Spending Requirement
Janakan Muthurkumar reflects on the politics and diplomacy around the 2% defence spending requirement that has been a live issue in recent years
Assessing Georgia’s Potential Membership in NATO
Ever since it gained independence from the USSR in 1991, Georgia has had an excellent relationship with NATO. In 1994, Georgia joined the NATO-run Partnership for Peace. This was the first step of a long journey for Georgia to become a member of NATO. In 2008, the Russian Army invaded parts of Georgia, which it Read More…