As Russia strengthens its hold on Sevastopol and works to rapidly expand its Black Sea Fleet, Paul Pryce looks at the region’s shaky balance of power.
Eastern Europe and Russia
Eastern Europeean and Russian Region
August Roundtable Summary: Before and After (Part 1/2)
Christian Paas-Lang discusses the future of NATO and the issues it faces in two articles, written before and after the August Roundtable from the NATO Council of Canada.
NATO’s Security Dilemma
In light of a recent report by the UK Parliament’s Defence Committee on the threat posed by Russia, Gabriel Mallows discusses NATO’s options.
NATO’s Much Needed Status Quo: Pre-Emptive Response
David Hunter discusses NATO moving to a more proactive role in defense of member nations.
Europe’s Quiet Defence Policy
Although the EU’s collective defence policy is not well-known, Gabriel Mallows offers insight into Europe’s defence arrangements.
Is Lourdes Spy Base Re-Opening?
John Woodside discusses the conflicting reports surrounding the re-opening of the Lourdes Spy Base in Cuba.
The Logistics of a Superpower
Paul Pryce discusses the importance of naval and air bases to American power projection – and their vulnerability to public opinion.
The Procurement Plan to Retake Crimea
Roger Hilton identifies the opportunities for Canadian defense firms as Ukraine seeks to strengthen its armed forces.
The Price of Complacency
David Hunter examines the cost of falling defense expenditures.
Medicine without Borders: The Globalization of Healthcare
Adena Eliasoph explores the topic of medical tourism and the impact it can have on economic/social growth, relationship building, increasing healthcare capacity and infrastructure development globally.