As airstrikes against IS are carried out and an F-22 has successfully carried out its mission, Christopher Cowan looks at the future of the Fifth Generation of fighter aircraft.
Defense
Russia’s Pacific Debut
Russia’s recent Vostok 2014 exercise made waves in the Pacific. Paul Pryce discusses Russia’s increased military presence in the region.
Solving the Middle Eastern Problem: Developing a Kurdish State in Iraq
Samantha Hossack explains why the US and other NATO members will not follow Hungarian efforts to support the creation of a Kurdish state, giving independence to the Kurds in Iraq?
The Northwest Passage Thaws: The Dilemmas of an Open Waterway
As interest in Arctic shipping rises, Erik Underwood examines the issues facing Canada’s control of the Northwest Passage.
Trouble in Shangri-La?
Paul Pryce highlights China’s new approach to diplomacy in the Asia-Pacific region since the fallout from the 2014 Shangri-La Dialogue.
Retaining our Seat at the International Roundtable
Alessandro Gagliardi analyses the position of the three main parties on Canada’s deployment of air assistance to Iraq in a somewhat tongue-in-cheek fashion.
The Missile Balance Beyond Europe Will Determine the Future of the INF Treaty
In his latest article, Kristian A. Kennedy examines the modernization of intermediate-range missiles outside of Europe and discusses the relevancy of the unmodified INF Treaty in the 21st century.
UK vs. ISIS: Part 1
In the first article of his series, Gabriel Mallows gives readers a descriptive primer on the UK’s current military response to the crisis that is ISIS.
Iran’s Developing Military Capabilities Part IV: Air Defences Section II
In the fourth article in the series, Shahryar Pasandideh continues to discuss Iran’s air defence capabilities.
An Effective Contribution: How Canada Can Best Combat the Islamic State
As debate continues, Misha Boutilier examines how Canada can contribute to the mission IS.