Shahyrar Pasandideh discusses the latest efforts to modernize the Indonesian Navy.
Defense
Bearing Down: Modernizing Russia’s Armed Forces
Hasan Siddiqui articulates Russia’s military ambitions, contextualizes it within the broader geopolitical situation in Europe as well as analysing NATO’s attitude towards it.
The Deschamps Report: A “Sexualized Culture” In The CAF
Jenny investigates the Deschamps report on sexual harassment in the CAF. Can the “sexualized culture” described be eradicated?
Assessing America’s Strategic Options toward China, Part V: Accommodation
In the fifth of of a seven-part series, Michael Lumbers examines America’s future strategic options toward China.
Will They Stay or Will They Go? The Coming Expatriate Exodus
Victoria examines the possible expatriate exodus from the Gulf region in the Middle East due to increasing security threats and economic instability.
Unfriendly Skies in the Arctic
Both NORAD and NATO have launched large-scale air force drills in the Arctic. Paul Pryce sheds some light on these exercises – and the Russian response.
New Horizons: the AF-PAK Intelligence Nexus
Hasan Siddiqui writes about the new level of cooperation between Afghanistan and Pakistan and the geostrategic nuances related to it.
The Barbarians Are at the Gates: NATO, Turkey and the Syrian Quagmire
Trevor Schenk discusses the implications of Turkey’s policy towards Syria and if it can be trusted as a reliable ally in the fight against the Islamic State.
Business as Usual: A Spotlight on Saudi Arabia’s Troubling Human Rights Record
Adena Eliasoph explores the new Canada-Saudi arms deal, and the potential issues associated with conducting business with a nation that maintains a disregard for human rights.
“Three Leafs” for the Woman In Blue: Lieutenant-General Christine Whitecross
Lieutenant-General Christine Whitecross becomes the first “three leaf” general in the Canadian Armed Forces. This appointment comes alongside the uncovered reports of sexual misconduct in the CF.