Demyan Plakhov examines Canada’s commitments after NATO’s summit in a two part series.
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After Afghanistan: The Canadian Army Reserve and the Challenges Ahead
The 2016 Auditor General’s Report identifies under-manning and preparedness as alarming obstacles for the Canadian Army Reserves. Matthew Sherlock-Hubbard discusses why it is essential that Reservists, at a minimum, need to be enabled with the capacity and cooperation to fulfill the mandate assigned to them.
Canada’s NATO Podcasts: Interview with Marko Gombac
Listen as Magdalena Surma interviews Marko Gombac. He is the Program Editor of the International Business and Economy Program at the NATO Association of Canada.
Rescuing Canada’s Search and Rescue Procurement: Part II
In Part 2 of this series, Cas Legrand outlines the top three contenders in Canada’s search and rescue aircraft procurement.
‘Sunny Ways’ in Dark Days: A Reality Check on Trudeau’s Responsibility to Protect in Iraq and Syria
Prime Minister Trudeau’s ‘sunny ways’ will prove to be ineffective against an enemy that explicitly demonstrates a complete disregard for human life. Jayson Derow discusses why Canada has a ‘Responsibility to Protect’ the religious minorities of Iraq and Syria by taking the battle to ISIS through strategic and targeted airstrikes.
Security in the Nordics, Part I of II: Finno-Russian Relations in an Era of Instability
Part I of this series examines Finland’s efforts to keep relations with Russia open and pragmatic at the same time as she pursues closer cooperation with NATO. Stay tuned for Part II, which evaluates the Swedish perspective on Baltic security
Backlash Over THAAD U.S Missile System
The United States and South Korea have agreed to install an advanced missile system in the Korean Peninsula and both China and North Korea have reacted. Kristyn Byrne explores what an angry China and North Korea mean for international security.
With Recent Moves Towards Ukraine and Russia, Trudeau Plays the Long Game
Is Trudeau playing the long game in Eastern Europe? Carter Vance looks at the liberal governments softer stance in Eastern Europe
Why you Should Pay Attention to Trump on his Bank Busting Political Strategy
The Republicans are trying to take the role of Bank Reformists away from the Democrats. Marko Gombac explains how this political strategy highlights important problems in the west’s economy
Canada’s NATO Podcasts: Interview with Emerson Murray
Listen as Magdalena Surma interviews Emerson Murray about his experience working as a Program Editor of Society, Culture and International Relations at the NATO Association of Canada.