Paul Pryce provides an overview of the maritime capabilities possessed by Central and South American countries on the Pacific Rim and the potential for partnerships with NATO.
Naval Issues
Canada’s Next Submarine Hunters?
Paul Pryce examines the potential role drones can play in securing Canada’s waters against the incursion of submarines and other vessels.
Frozen Plans for the Arctic
The Canadian Forces has many stalled Arctic projects, but how much better are other countries in the region performing? Paul Pryce discusses.
The Royal Thai Navy: Where to Post-Coup?
Last year’s coup has left much uncertainty as to Thailand’s future. Paul Pryce writes on how the turmoil has affected the Royal Thai Navy, a valuable NATO partner at sea.
NATO and the Nordics Part One: Sweden’s NATO debate in the wake of Russian bellicosity
In Part one, Ben Abonyi assesses Sweden’s strategic connections with NATO, and Russian aggression against Sweden’s potential NATO membership.
Tensions in the South China Sea Mark China’s Growing Regional Influence
John Pollock discusses the highly contested area of the South China Sea and the power China is exerting in the region.
The Arctic’s Last Line of Defence?
Paul Pryce identifies some lessons from the procurement of the Kingston-class patrol vessels and highlights the role these ships and their crews are playing in securing Canada’s Arctic.
Algeria’s Maritime Push
The Algerian National Navy has been on a buying frenzy in recent years, amassing a significant maritime force. In September 2014, representing the culmination of a longer term procurement project, Italy’s Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (OSN) delivered Algeria’s new flagship, an 8,800-tonne amphibious assault ship called the Kalaat Beni-Abbes. But newer projects than OSN’s are currently Read More…
The Delayed Antidote to Canada’s Arctic Anxiety
Paul Pryce offers an update on Canada’s expected Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships. Over budget and potentially behind schedule, there is some cause for concern.
Deconstructing the Sino-Japan Conflict: The Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands
Christine Martel-Fleming examines the evolution of the Sino-Japan Islands conflict.