The United States and Europe should strive to de-escalate the growing tensions between Iran and the West.
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Pakistan to Review NATO Supply Route
In an update to the US-Pakistan border crossing dispute, major news sources are reporting that Pakistan looks set to go ahead with reopening the borders to foreign ground traffic, pending approval by parliament. The routes have been closed since November 2011 “Salala incident,” when 26 Pakistani soldiers died after a firefight with US troops on Read More…
The F-35: At What Price?
By: Rodnie Allison In four years Canada will receive the first of sixty-five F-35A multi-role combat aircraft. These aircraft represent much more than a means to regulate airspace or dictate conditions on the ground. They represent a commitment to the NATO alliance structure, the integration of strategic industrial resources among like-minded governments, and finally, the Read More…
DND Acquisition Reform in an Era of Austerity
Defence procurement, and its perpetual reform, are concepts inextricably linked to a states’ ability to both protect itself, and provide strategic industry a framework for future growth.
Eurasian Stakes Raised as Frozen Conflict Heats Up
From Ice to Fire Nagorno-Karabakh, a de facto, but unrecognized state fought over by Armenia and Azerbaijan, may not appear on any map, but recent events warrant increased attention on this part of the globe. Several developments in Azerbaijan, including increased military spending, an arms deal with Israel, and the talks with Russia over the Gabala Radar Read More…
Interview with Professor Alan Dowty
The NATO Council of Canada had the opportunity to sit down with Professor Alan Dowty from the University of Notre Dame. Professor Dowty is a foremost expert on Middle East International Relations and Israeli politics, and recently served his second time as a Visiting Fellow at the Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies, Oxford Read More…
Roundtable: Re-evaluating the Afghan Balance of Power and Culture of Jihad
The NATO Council of Canada Invites you to a roundtable discussion “Re-evaluating the Afghan Balance of Power and Culture of Jihad” Major John J. Malevich Program Director, Counter-Insurgency & Counter-Terrorism, Canadian Forces College Thursday March 15th at 6:15pm Generously sponsored by: Equity Financial Holdings Inc. About the Speaker: Major John Malevich is an Armoured Officer of Lord Strathcona’s Read More…
Women: The Egyptian Revolution’s Biggest Losers
During the first 18 days of demonstrating for freedom and democracy, Egyptian men and women stood side by side in Tahrir Square. Women died next to men and did not falter in their pursuit of these ideals. As the struggle becomes institutionalized, however, the voices and demands of women are being limited and ignored in Read More…
Roundtable: The EU in Crises – NATO and Global Implications
On March 7th, 2012, The NATO Council held a roundtable titled: “The EU in Crises:NATO and Global Implications” Featuring Dr Jean-Yves Haine Ph.D Professor, University of Toronto – Trudeau Centre For Peace and Conflict Studies About the Speaker Jean-Yves Haine is a Professor at the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto. He Read More…
NATO, The African Union and the Fight Against Piracy
By: James Marcus Bridger One would be hard pressed to find an article analyzing Somali piracy—be it journalistic, academic, or militarily focused—that does not make the claim that this maritime problem can only be solved on land. In the four years that the international community has attempted to address this crisis, however, a coherent and Read More…