In a series on Arctic security, Paul Pryce discusses the lack of a sustained Coast Guard presence in the Canadian and US-claimed areas of the Arctic.
Tag: The Arctic
A Better Deal for Nunavut
In a series on Arctic security, Paul Pryce argues that Nunavut requires two
things to attain self-sufficiency: market access and devolution.
The Port of Churchill: Frozen Out?
In the first of a new series on Canada’s North, Paul Pryce discusses the
precarious situation of Manitoba’s northern port – and what can be done to
save it.
Of Fire and Ice: Russia’s Militarization of the Arctic
Airbases, Arctic warfare troops, and air-defence systems. Aleksi Korpela maps out Russia’s militarization of the Arctic from Pechenga to Wrangel Island.
Panel on NATO, Russia and the Future of Scandinavian Defence Recap – January 7, 2016
Here is a summary of the panel event entitled ‘NATO, Russia and the Future of Scandinavian Defence’ that was held in Montreal on the January 7, 2016.
Stavanger 2015—Looking ahead to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (Pt. 3)
In Part 3 of this ongoing series, Ian examines a draft by the Science and Technology Committee concerning emerging challenges and opportunities in the Arctic; an important issue at the upcoming Assembly in Stavanger, Norway.
New From the Old: The Defence Acquisition Guide (Part III of IV)
In the third of a four part series, Jonas considers the Defence Acquisition Guide and its potential impact on the future capabilities of the Canadian Forces
China’s Polar Ascendancy: Exploring Beijing’s Rising Involvement in the Arctic
Sandy Vingoe explores the rise of the Arctic to the forefront of international affairs
Bearing Down: Modernizing Russia’s Armed Forces
Hasan Siddiqui articulates Russia’s military ambitions, contextualizes it within the broader geopolitical situation in Europe as well as analysing NATO’s attitude towards it.
Frozen Plans for the Arctic
The Canadian Forces has many stalled Arctic projects, but how much better are other countries in the region performing? Paul Pryce discusses.