NATO images, released this week, prove heavy Russian military presence in Eastern Ukraine as the Kremlin continues to deny supporting the pro-Russian rebels. The international community recently gathered to discuss placing additional sanctions on Russia in an attempt to resolve the conflict.
Defense
The NATO Response Force and Free Riding
Christopher Cowan analyzes the issue of NATO members shirking their responsibilities to the alliance and the ramifications this could have on proposed additions to the Alliance’s capabilities.
NATO Partnerships Policy: A Primer
This article explains NATO Partnerships policy.
The Islamic State in Iraq
Why the execution of James Foley will not impact US military involvement in Iraq.
Presence and Role of the Canadian Forces and Reserve in the Arctic
Craig Moorhead analyzes the growing need for the presence of the Canadian Armed Forces in the Arctic.
Canada’s Next-Generation Fighter: What are the Options?
Is the F-35 the right fighter jet for Canada? A comparison of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightening II and the Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet.
Canada’s Historical Shift from Peacekeeping to Peacemaking
Joseph Fiorino argues that Canada is making a historic shift away from peacekeeping operations, and towards peacemaking operations.
Emerging Procurement – Brazil’s Military Modernization
Gabriel Mallows weighs in on Brazil’s efforts to upgrade its armed forces as its global footprint deepens.
Canada’s Submarine Fleet and a Procurement Dilemma
Stefan Konrad discusses the problems facing Canada’s Victoria Class submarine fleet.
The Rise of Shadow Warfare
Russian strategists have been developing a new approach to warfare – and Ukraine is the battlefield on which they have chosen to unveil it. Paul Pryce discusses the implications of this new ‘shadow war’.