Paul Pryce highlights the successful acquisition of the M777 155mm howitzer from BAE Systems by the Canadian Army
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The Egyptian Response to ISIS in Libya
As a result of the beheading of 21 Egyptians and the recent murder of a Jordanian pilot, the Arab world has been drawn into the fight against ISIS
Nuclear Non-Proliferation: Is the Western Stance on Iran Pragmatic or Just Hypocritical?
With the deadline for the Outline Agreement on Iranian nuclear energy quickly approaching, it is necessary to outline the Iranian, Israeli, and American stances in order to separate the pragmatic from the hypocritical.
Canada’s Anti-Terror Legislation: Balancing Freedoms and Security
Eric Sabiti looks into Bill C-51 and discusses its ramifications on security and surveillance.
Food for Thought– Future Challenges of Agricultural Production
Malcolm examines how agricultural production has hit a wall, and discusses what can be done to minimize the impact.
A Jordanian Response to ISIS: Section II
Section I of this series examined the Jordanian reaction to Lt. Moath Kasasbeh’s execution and concepts of legitimizing military operations through public sentiment in times of crisis. Military action, however, is not a clear-cut path to annihilating this extremist threat. Contesting ISIS’s influence must not be restricted to sheer military power, and should include ideological Read More…
CSE and Project LEVITATION: Is Big Data a Deterrent to Terrorism?
Jenny Yang discusses the CSE’s bulk collection of data and explores notions of the collaboration of big data analytics and national defense policy.
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.
Solutions to the Ring of Fire Dilemma: Private-Public Partnerships
Eric Sabiti discusses the Ring of Fire mining and development project, taking into consideration the many critics and supporters of this initiative.
Canada’s Future Soldier
Recent advances in defence technology suggest that dreams from the science fiction of our youth might soon be realized. The United States Navy deployed a fully-functioning laser defence system in late 2014, representing a possible shift in how navies will engage in combat in the 21st century. The increasingly prevalent use of drones, whether they Read More…