Ian Litschko, Samantha Di Santo and Anojan Nicholas sit down with Kevan Ford, Director and CEO of Great Lakes Metallurgy Ltd. to discuss Canadian involvement in the Russian mining sector.
The Arctic
Arctic Region
Canada’s Tepid Arctic Policy
As defence procurement is downsized or delayed, Paul Pryce calls for more than a lukewarm commitment to Canada’s Arctic.
Drafting a ‘Drone Convention’
“Paul Pryce makes the case for an international agreement regulating the use and production of drones.”
One Nuke, Two Nuke, Cold Nuke, Putin’s Nuke
As Russia’s military modernization continues to improve the Northern Fleet, Ian Litschko examines the nuclear additions to its arsenal in light of the information released through the New START Treaty.
The Northwest Passage Thaws: The Dilemmas of an Open Waterway
As interest in Arctic shipping rises, Erik Underwood examines the issues facing Canada’s control of the Northwest Passage.
Consequences of Inaction: Sovereignty Infringement (Part 2 of 2)
In the final part of her two part series, Tazrian Alam proposes that the Canadian government establish a regional NWFZ in the NorthWest Passage to protect against national & environmental security threats.
The Slight Inconvenience of Oil Sanctions
As an exploratory well in the Kara Sea hits oil, Ian Litschko examines the the inconvenience of sanctions in the Russian Arctic.
An Arctic Nuclear Weapons Free Zone in the Northwest Passage (Part 1 of 2)
Nuclear weapons do not belong in the Arctic. In part 1 of a 2 part series, Tazrian Alam addresses Canada’s opportunity to initiate discussions for a regional NFWZ in the Northwest Passage.
The Arctic Challenge: Canada’s Losing Race
As nations continue to advance their interests in the Arctic, Erik Underwood examines Canada’s position in the region
The F-35 and the Arctic: Does It Fit the RCAF’s Needs?
In this article, Christopher Cowan examines the suitability of the F-35 for the RCAF’s needs and explores other possible options.