Russia’s intervention in Syria and engagement with Western leaders following the Paris attacks marks a new level of convergence in the threats faced by NATO, Caitlin Vito writes.
7. Themes
Placeholder for themes
An Arctic Accord and the Canadian Coast Guard
Arctic Council member states struck an historic agreement in New London, Connecticut. Paul Pryce discusses the implications for Canada.
PARIS: The Night the World Didn’t Sleep
An update on the Paris attacks and its implication on global security.
Critical Defence Minerals: REEs
In the second part of a series analyzing REE’s and their defence implications, Ben looks at Chinese REE protectionism
Canada and NATO: Global Defence and Security Challenges Conference Recap
A summary of the NATO Association of Canada’s 2015 fall conference in Ottawa.
Operation Impact No More
Matthew is examining the pros and cons of the Canadian Government’s decision to take a less active role in Operation Impact.
The True North and Southern Katipo
While NATO’s Trident Juncture grabs the headlines, Paul Pryce discusses Canadian engagement in the multilateral exercise Southern Katipo.
The Tragedy of Post-Gaddafi Libya
After the overthrow of Gaddafi, Libya was seen as an example of the best of the Arab Spring. Sandy Vingoe looks at the deterioration of this promising outcome.
Timeline of Russian Aggression
This timeline will explore the major moves that Russia has made on the world stage beginning with the military intervention in Georgia.
Cyberspace and the Future of Security
As the global security landscape is going beyond physical space, Ian Goertz examines how cyberspace is becoming a new domain for security threats and cyber crimes.









