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The idea of creating a base, or even a fully fledged nation, in the middle of the ocean where none previously existed is not new. Through the undersea bases and floating man-made islands of science fiction humans have long pondered how to colonize the vastness of the ocean for both warfare and peace.
On September 5, 2012, Commander Hugues Canuel discussed the challenges of standing up the Canadian contribution to the training mission and nurturing the growth of the Afghan National Security Forces.
With NATO announcing its intention of handing over security to Afghanistan’s national forces by the end of 2014, new attention needs to be given to the efficiency of Afghanistan’s institutions.
Through a feature publication in “Vanguard Canada,” The NCC’s Andrew Walker gives his thoughts on maritime blindness in central Canada.
When attempting to keep their countries secure, leaders are faced with many difficult choices in combating an adversary that hides in plain sight, targets noncombatants, and has shown a propensity to sacrifice themselves in the name of a cause.
Canadian development projects in Afghanistan should focus on the country’s rich historical and cultural heritage in order to expand Afghani connections to their past.
As the international community continues to commit military and development assistance, Afghanistan remains a country plagued by instability and deteriorating infrastructure.
U.S. Secretary of State Hilary Clinton travelled to nine Sub-Saharan countries during an 11-day tour of Africa, addressing the United States’ goals to ramp up its commitment to economic, security, and development initiatives in the region.
Heat waves, rising temperatures, and retreating ice grab headlines today. However, receding sea ice in the Arctic and a concurrent increase in shipping traffic will intensify attention on the globe’s (still) frigid northern reaches.
There are a number of reasons why the Russian Navy could not develop a global posture, even with access to new overseas facilities.