John Pollock examines the increasingly assertive maritime role of China in the South China Sea and the historical prism through which Beijing approaches the region.
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The Next Snowbirds
In Paul Pryce’s 100th article for the NAOC, he discusses the possible replacements of the CT-144 Tutors flown by Canada’s Snowbirds.
ISAF in Kandahar: Canada’s Counterinsurgency Doctrine in Afghanistan
John Pollock provides an in-depth look at Canada’s role in Kandahar with ISAF.
China’s Commemoration of WWII Reveals How History Informs Xi Jinping’s Worldview
John Pollock explains the significance of the 2015 Victory Day parade in Beijing, and how it is shaping the future of Asia’s worldview.
Canadian Arctic Mobility: In for the Long Haul?
Paul Pryce points out the need for Canadian defence planners to step up the Domestic and Arctic Mobility Enhancement project.
Drones: The Best Defence Canada Doesn’t Have- Part II: The collateral damage from warring with drones
In Part II of III, Kelsey Berg discusses the rapid expansion of military drones, and its drawbacks.