The Uncertain Future of the USN’s Future Destroyer

Defence Spending, Defense, Julie-Anne Labonté, Naval Issues, Naval Modernization, Procurement, Technology, The United States of America December 17, 2015 Julie-Anne Labonte

The USN unveils its newest stealth destroyer, the DDG-1000 Zumwalt class

The USAF’s (secret) Long Range Strike Bomber: Estimates and Speculation

Defence Spending, Defense, Investment, Julie-Anne Labonté, Procurement, Technology, The United States of America December 9, 2015 Julie-Anne Labonte

Julie-Anne writes on the development of the USAF’s new bomber

Canada- A New Honest Broker

Canada, Climate Change, Culture, Defence Spending, Defense, Diplomatic Relations, Expanding Community, Global Governance, International Law & Policy, International Relations, Matthew Rae, Peace & Conflict Studies, Peace & Security, Security, United Nations December 3, 2015 Matthew Rae

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

Asia-Pacific, Defence Spending, Defense, Development, Diplomatic Relations, Energy & Resources, International Law & Policy, Naval Issues, Naval Modernization, Procurement, Security, Technology December 2, 2015 Julie-Anne Labonte

In her debut article, Julie-Anne examines the strategic underpinnings of Japan’s 2016 defence budget

Climate Mitigation: Military Innovation and Spillovers

Climate Change, Defence Spending, Development, Diplomatic Relations, Emerging Security, Energy & Resources, Global Governance, International Law & Policy, International Relations, Matthew Rae, NGOs, Technology, United Nations November 25, 2015 Matthew Rae

Matthew Rae discusses the importance of including the military when discussing climate change mitigation.

An Arctic Accord and the Canadian Coast Guard

Canada, Canadian Armed Forces, Defence Spending, Defense, Eastern Europe and Russia, Naval Issues, Naval Issues, Naval Modernization, Paul Pryce, Scandinavia, Search and Rescue, Security, The Arctic, The United States of America November 16, 2015 Paul Pryce

Arctic Council member states struck an historic agreement in New London, Connecticut. Paul Pryce discusses the implications for Canada.

Critical Defence Minerals: REEs

Asia-Pacific, Ben Hess, Central Asia, Defence Spending, Defense, Energy & Resources, Global Governance, Investment, Procurement, The United States of America, Trade November 13, 2015 Benjamin Hess

In the second part of a series analyzing REE’s and their defence implications, Ben looks at Chinese REE protectionism

Operation Impact No More

Canadian Armed Forces, Defence Spending, Defense, Diplomatic Relations, International Relations, Iraq, ISIS, Islamic State, Kurds, Matthew Rae, Peace & Conflict Studies, Peace & Security, Security, Syria, Terrorism, United Nations November 12, 2015 Matthew Rae

Matthew is examining the pros and cons of the Canadian Government’s decision to take a less active role in Operation Impact.

Should Canada Increase Its Support for NATO Operations to Relieve the Burden of Allies?

Canada, Defence Spending, Defense, Editors' Forum, Ian Goertz, Jonas Becker, Kelly Rahardja, Michael Kang, NATO, Security November 7, 2015 NATO Association of Canada

On the eve of our annual fall conference, which looks at Canada’s role in NATO following the 2014 Wales Summit, our program editors debate whether Canada should do more to pull its weight.

US Foreign Policy: Time for an Update

Defence Spending, Defense, Diplomatic Relations, Emerging Security, Global Governance, International Law & Policy, International Relations, Iraq, ISIS, Islamic State, Matthew Rae, Peace & Conflict Studies, Peace & Security, Russia, Security, Syria, Terrorism, The Middle East and North Africa, The United States of America, Uncategorized November 5, 2015 Matthew Rae

Matthew examines US foreign policy and its inability to adapt to twenty-first century problems.

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