With Operation Nanook 2015 underway, Paul Pryce discusses this historic mission and the viability of a military presence in Tuktoyaktuk.
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New From the Old: The Defence Acquisition Guide (Part III of IV)
In the third of a four part series, Jonas considers the Defence Acquisition Guide and its potential impact on the future capabilities of the Canadian Forces
The Port of Iqaluit (or Kimmirut): Nunavut’s Lifeline
Funding has been announced for a new deepwater port in Iqaluit, but Paul Pryce questions whether this is the best location for Nunavut’s future prosperity.
Domestic Protectionism and the Value Preposition Guide (Part II of IV)
In the second of a four part series, Jonas looks at the implications of an important part of the Defence Procurement Plan, the domestically oriented Value Preposition Guide
Renewal for the Canadian Rangers
Paul Pryce highlights the upcoming procurement of a new rifle for the Canadian Rangers, an important branch of the Canadian Army. After 70 years, a replacement was sorely needed.
The Long Tradition of ‘Swedish Neutrality’ May Change
Elliot Cho presents an overview of Sweden’s challenge in confronting Russian aggression and how the challenges may prompt Sweden to revise its ‘neutral state’ status
Bridging the Gap? Female Participation in UN Peacekeeping: Part One
Nancy explores a popular topic: women’s role in UN Peacekeeping Missions in Part One of her series. Have we successfully bridged the gap?
Fi – Fa – Fo – Fum
At the Water Cooler, our Program Editors take on the latest FIFA corruption allegations and President Putin’s claim of a US conspiracy. Should we boycott the 2018 World Cup?
Bearing Down: Modernizing Russia’s Armed Forces
Hasan Siddiqui articulates Russia’s military ambitions, contextualizes it within the broader geopolitical situation in Europe as well as analysing NATO’s attitude towards it.
Unfriendly Skies in the Arctic
Both NORAD and NATO have launched large-scale air force drills in the Arctic. Paul Pryce sheds some light on these exercises – and the Russian response.