The defence industry is looking at improving battlefield communication. Paul Pryce explains that one new system seems to have the Canadian Armed Forces’ attention.
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Airlifts, Jurisprudence and Military Bases: Canada’s Responsibility To Refugees
Jonas looks at the Syrian Refugee Crisis and its implications for Canadian security
A ‘Dear Justin’ Letter on Foreign Relations
As Justin Trudeau prepares to move into 24 Sussex Drive, Eric Morse offers some foreign policy advice.
Land Reclamation in the South China Sea, Beijing Continues to Assert Historic Claims
John Pollock examines the increasingly assertive maritime role of China in the South China Sea and the historical prism through which Beijing approaches the region.
Critical Defence Minerals: Rare Earths
Consumer demand for certain technologies such as cellular phones and computers has expanded dramatically, and the supply of specialty minerals required for their manufacture has become a centralized enterprise. These same specialty minerals are also required for defence technologies, which has resulted in the creation of a near-monopoly for most of the minerals required to Read More…
The Contest for Economic Supremacy in Central Asia
The entry of Chinese business into Central Asia has triggered a struggle for economic supremacy between Moscow and Beijing. Sandy Vingoe discusses what this would mean for the region.
Embattled Minds: PTSD and Mental Health in the Ukraine War
Two years since the conflict began, Ukraine now faces an influx of soldiers suffering from PTSD and mental health issues. Kelly Rahardja examines the challenges in dealing with this growing problem.
A Short History of Nearly Everything NATO: Pt. 2
Aishwarya and Ian continue their joint series examining the history of NATO. This week, they focus on NATO and Canada’s role in the Kosovo War.
The Next Snowbirds
In Paul Pryce’s 100th article for the NAOC, he discusses the possible replacements of the CT-144 Tutors flown by Canada’s Snowbirds.
How Will Foreign Policy Change Under a Liberal Government?
Justin Trudeau has promised a sharp break from the foreign policy priorities of the outgoing Harper government. Our program editors consider how much change we can expect.