Matthew Rae discusses the future of Canadian defence policy.
Defence Spending
DND’s Independent Spending Authority to Increase to $5 million
The Department of National Defence to increase spending authority on goods and services to $5 million. The change will take place in early 2016 and be instituted through a phased implementation process.
NATO’s Challenges in 2016
Matthew Rae explores main concerns for NATO in the new year.
Fact Sheet: Montenegro’s Accession to NATO
Ian Goertz and Sandra Song provide an Infograph about Montengro in response to the invitation for ascension to NATO.
The Uncertain Future of the USN’s Future Destroyer
The USN unveils its newest stealth destroyer, the DDG-1000 Zumwalt class
The USAF’s (secret) Long Range Strike Bomber: Estimates and Speculation
Julie-Anne writes on the development of the USAF’s new bomber
Canada- A New Honest Broker
Matthew Rae discusses the role of the ‘Honest Broker’ in International Relations, and the Canadian government’s approach to returning to ‘Pearsonian’ foreign affairs.
Japanese Defence Budget: Keeping pace with the neighbors and an eye on its islands
In her debut article, Julie-Anne examines the strategic underpinnings of Japan’s 2016 defence budget
Climate Mitigation: Military Innovation and Spillovers
Matthew Rae discusses the importance of including the military when discussing climate change mitigation.
An Arctic Accord and the Canadian Coast Guard
Arctic Council member states struck an historic agreement in New London, Connecticut. Paul Pryce discusses the implications for Canada.