Christopher Cowan examines Canada’s Defence Acquisition Guide and future procurement for the Royal Canadian Navy.
Naval Issues
China’s Remarkable Naval Surface Combatant Modernization
Shahryar Pasandideh discusses the remarkable scale and pace of China’s naval modernization.
Africa’s Newest Navy
Paul Pryce discusses the emergence of a new maritime player in West Africa: Equatorial Guinea.
Spring Conference Round Up
Alex Liatsis summarises the NCC’s Spring Conference on Arctic Sovereignty and Security.
Korea’s Shipbuilding Strategy: Lessons for Canada
Paul Pryce looks at South Korea’s shipbuilding strategy and finds some lessons for the future of the Royal Canadian Navy.
RIMPAC 2014: Multilateralism in the Pacific?
As Canada gears up to participate in a large-scale maritime exercise, Paul Pryce looks at the implications for Pacific affairs.
Sustainable Development in the Arctic
Over the next several decades, permanent ice sheets in the Arctic will experience significant deterioration due to rising temperatures across the globe. Several new studies claim that by 2050, there will be zero summer ice in the Arctic. The dramatic change in environmental conditions has sparked a debate on a variety of issues. Two of Read More…
Adapting the Military to the Future of Conflict
Stuart Munnich looks at how militaries are using simulation to tackle budget cuts and the changing nature of warfare.
The Elephant at Sea
Jasen Sagman explores how American aircraft carriers have dominated the Pacific Ocean for over sixty years, and China’s vast new array of missiles which seek to turn the tide.
North Korea’s Mystery Frigates
Recent satellite imagery suggests North Korea’s maritime power has been underestimated. Paul Pryce explores the implications for the region.