The Arctic Doctrine of Sovereignty, Security and Regional Economic Development

Canada's NATO, Security, Trade and the Economy, The Arctic December 26, 2019 Samer Khurshid

Samer Khurshid details Canada’s Arctic Doctrine pertaining to Sovereignty, security and Regional Economic Development.

Yukon’s Integration Challenge

Canadian Armed Forces, Paul Pryce, Security, Trade and the Economy, The Arctic February 19, 2016 Paul Pryce

In the latest part of his series on Canada’s Arctic, Paul Pryce examines how the Yukon Territory can be better integrated into the country’s economy.

Of Fire and Ice: Russia’s Militarization of the Arctic

Aleksi Korpela, Eastern Europe and Russia, Operations, Russia, The Arctic February 4, 2016 Aleksi Korpela

Airbases, Arctic warfare troops, and air-defence systems. Aleksi Korpela maps out Russia’s militarization of the Arctic from Pechenga to Wrangel Island.

Panel on NATO, Russia and the Future of Scandinavian Defence Recap – January 7, 2016

Defense, Eastern Europe and Russia, Estonia, Previous Events, Russia, Scandinavia, The Arctic January 28, 2016 NATO Association of Canada

Here is a summary of the panel event entitled ‘NATO, Russia and the Future of Scandinavian Defence’ that was held in Montreal on the January 7, 2016.

An Arctic Innovation: Canadian Airships?

Canada, Canadian Armed Forces, Paul Pryce, Peace & Security, Search and Rescue, Security, The Arctic, The United States of America December 1, 2015 Paul Pryce

The Canadian Forces Aerospace Warfare Centre is exploring the potential for airships to patrol Canada’s Arctic. Paul Pryce discusses the feasibility.

An Arctic Accord and the Canadian Coast Guard

Canada, Canadian Armed Forces, Defence Spending, Defense, Eastern Europe and Russia, Naval Issues, Naval Issues, Naval Modernization, Paul Pryce, Scandinavia, Search and Rescue, Security, The Arctic, The United States of America November 16, 2015 Paul Pryce

Arctic Council member states struck an historic agreement in New London, Connecticut. Paul Pryce discusses the implications for Canada.

NATO and the New Arc of Crisis Conference

Asia-Pacific, Canada, Central Asia, China, cyber security, Defense, Diplomatic Relations, Eastern Europe and Russia, Europe, Expanding Community, France, Germany, Iran, Jenny Yang, NATO, NGOs, Peace & Security, Russia, Security, Society, Spain, Terrorism, The Arctic, The United States of America, Ukraine, Western Europe November 4, 2015 Jenny Yang

A Conference entitled ‘NATO and the New Arc of Crisis’ took place on October 28 and 29 in Madrid, the NATO Association of Canada thanks YATA, the Real Instituto Elcano, and the Fundación Botín for their efforts in organizing this fruitful conference.

The Port on Canada’s Solitary Coast

Canada, Canadian Armed Forces, Defence Spending, Europe, Naval Issues, Paul Pryce, Search and Rescue, Security, The Arctic, The United States of America October 20, 2015 Paul Pryce

Paul Pryce writes that governments are risking the Port of Churchill falling into disuse, losing a spoke in Canada’s logistics wheel.

Our Northern Vanguard: What Next for NORAD?

Canada, Climate Change, Defence Spending, Defense, Development, Diplomatic Relations, Energy & Resources, Intelligence & National Security, Jonas Becker, Procurement, Search and Rescue, Technology, The Arctic, The United States of America October 15, 2015 Jonas Becker

The Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) is looking at bolstering its contributions to the joint US-Canada North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD). The Pentagon is open to Canada’s playing an increased role in the Arctic, particularly in the fields of multi-sensor systems for detecting incoming ballistic missiles, ships and aircraft. Endorsed by a rare […]

Cutting Steel and Breaking Ice

Canada, Canadian Armed Forces, Europe, Naval Issues, Naval Modernization, Paul Pryce, Peace & Security, Procurement, Scandinavia, Security, The Arctic, The United States of America, Uncategorized October 9, 2015 Paul Pryce

US President Barack Obama’s recent visit to Alaska should add urgency to Canada’s icebreaker update, Paul Pryce writes.

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