Coyne, Andrew. The Crisis of Canadian Democracy. Sutherland House Books, 2025. In the introduction to his recently published The Crisis of Canadian Democracy, Andrew Coyne declares his intention to end Canadians’ confidence and “collective comfort” in the fate of our democratic institutions. The alarms that this book sounds raise important questions. What are the crises Read More…
Canada is facing severe challenges. As bilateral relations deteriorate and international alliances rapidly shift, Canada must reassess defence priorities. Canada needs to start by aligning with the European Union and defence preparation in the Arctic. Long seen as an afterthought, northern borders are a key battleground for resources, trade and influence. Unaddressed global warming is Read More…
Below is the NATO Association of Canada’s publication on increasing Canada’s defence spending, with contributions from leading experts. Line of Defence: A Policy Agenda for Canada’s Defence Capabilities
During Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the world was given yet another case to underscore how cyberspace has become a battlefield. In January 2022, researchers uncovered Whisper Gate, a virus that corrupted the master boot record on targeted computers. Following on to February, another malware, Hermetic Wiper, erased data hours before the Russian invasion. Banks, ministries Read More…
As Russia and North Korea deepen their military alliance, the threat spans from Kyiv to the Korean Peninsula. To meet this global challenge, NATO and South Korea must strengthen defence ties and industrial cooperation.
This year was a big moment for science and technology (S&T) within NATO. On July 1, 2025, the Alliance designated Steen Søndergaard as its new Chief Scientist, taking over from Dr. Bryan Wells in order to bring a fresh approach to NATO’s S&T efforts. At the 2025 NATO Summit at The Hague, the Allies agreed Read More…
In January, U.S. President Donald Trump urged NATO members to lift defence spending from the long-standing 2 per cent goal to 5 per cent of GDP. This was met with sharp criticism in Europe, and NATO officials dismissed the idea as unrealistic. No ally, including the United States, spends anywhere near 5 per cent; only Read More…
In June 2025, during the NATO summit in The Hague, the alliance agreed to a massive increase in defence spending, committing to reach the 5% goal by 2035. This article examines why Canada and the EU must match their rhetoric with resolve and highlights effective avenues for achieving higher defence investment.
In March 2024, Prabowo Subianto—a controversial former general once banned from the U.S. for rights abuses—secured Indonesia’s presidency through a social media campaign that softened his image with playful content targeting youth voters. Not with lies, but with the use of ‘Gemoy’: an adorable online persona who played with cats and did viral dances, whose Read More…
Since the early 1950s, Canada has consistently deployed elements of the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), and the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) in support of NATO operations. All military acts, be they waging war or preparing for it, are in furtherance of political objectives. In this vein, Canadian force commitments to NATO Read More…