In the third in a series of three, Daniel Woodburn examines military apportionment in the event of Scottish independence
Defense
The Case for Canadian Marines
In future conflicts, who will storm the beaches and board pirate vessels for Canada? Paul Pryce explains the need for a Marine Commando Regiment.
The Mounting Death Toll of Russian Soldiers
With the burial of Russian soldiers increasingly being brought to light, Ian Litschko examines the questions being raised on this issue in Russia.
Malaria Vaccine on the Horizon
British pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline is seeking regulatory approval for an antimalarial vaccine. The vaccine is being evaluated by the European Medicines Agencies in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO). This could prompt a major global health breakthrough as the disease affects 225 million people worldwide and results in the deaths of approximately 800,000 people, Read More…
Canada’s ‘firm budget’
In the light of an increasingly volatile security environment, NIgel Trimbly examines the Harper government’s response to calls by NATO to increase defense spending.
The F-35 and the Arctic: Does It Fit the RCAF’s Needs?
In this article, Christopher Cowan examines the suitability of the F-35 for the RCAF’s needs and explores other possible options.
The Mistral Suspended
Gabriel Mallows reports on the recent decision of the French government to suspend the sale of French warships to the Russian Navy
ISAF Mission in Afghanistan: Lessons Learned
A discussion on the ISAF mission in Afghanistan, and the valuable Counterinsurgency lessons learned in over a decade of fighting.
The Future is Guam
Guam is one of thirteen unincorporated territories the United States Government controls. From December 8,1941, to July 21, 1944, Guam was occupied by Japan, until American forces “liberated” the island nation from imperialist forces. Since then the United States has occupied the territory and has effectively turned it into a military outpost to project American Read More…
The Future of Canada’s Controversial VIP Transport Fleet
Stefan Konrad gives an in-depth analysis on the procurement strategy and controversy surrounding the Canadian government’s fleet of VIP jets.