Female journalists experience harmful stereotypes, increased susceptibility to violence, and additional barriers, especially when reporting in conflict zones. Journalism is a crucial mechanism that contributes to peace and security, and it is essential to support women in this space as they add differing perspectives in this traditionally male-dominated space.
As Ottawa weighs its next submarine fleet, the stakes extend far beyond procurement. Tasneem Gedi argues that South Korea’s KSS-III could help Canada restore its undersea capabilities, strengthen its Indo-Pacific posture, and lay the foundation for a deeper defence relationship with Seoul. In a more demanding world, that makes this a strategic decision with consequences well beyond the navy itself.
Recent shifts in US defence policy have cast doubt on the reliability of the American nuclear umbrella that Canada and NATO allies have relied on for decades. While European states explore alternative deterrence arrangements through possible nuclear sharing by France and the UK, Canada’s access to these options is limited by its geography. This article argues that Canada can address this vulnerability without compromising its non-proliferation commitments by deepening its role in NORAD. Canada’s strategic importance to North America’s Arctic defence gives Ottawa unique leverage – which it should actively use to reinforce its membership within the American extended nuclear deterrence in face of mounting global security challenges.
As the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) continue to operate below authorized strength, the Government of Canada has announced plans to create a pathway for skilled foreign military recruits to help fill shortages in critical occupations. This reflects a broader challenge facing allied militaries: how to fill urgent personnel gaps without creating new long-term problems. This article examines whether foreign recruitment is becoming a lasting part of force generation or whether it is being used to respond to ongoing personnel pressures.
Drawing on examples from the United States, the United Kingdom, and France, the article argues that external recruitment works best when it is connected to broader personnel planning, domestic training systems, and retention efforts. While it can help ease pressure in high-skill occupations such as aviation and medicine, its long-term value depends on whether it strengthens the force over time. The analysis suggests that foreign recruitment can support capability, but its overall value will depend on how well it fits within Canada’s wider workforce approach.
Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) aims to strengthen national defence posture by investing in domestic supply chains. This article explores whether the opportunities created by this expansion will produce meaningful gains for women in Canada’s defence and security industries. By examining initiatives among leading Canadian defence firms, this article assesses current efforts to promote women’s industrial participation and prescribes how the DIS can pursue gender-inclusive growth among Canada’s broader defence procurement strategy.
This article discusses how the adoption of quantum sensing technologies will likely advance cybersecurity by enabling greater protection of infrastructure, detection of attacks, and attribution to attackers, particularly in the Arctic.
On January 3, 2026, the United States announced that its forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and flown him to New York to face charges. Within minutes of President Donald Trump’s message breaking across social media platforms, an array of AI-generated images, recycled footage, and outright false claims began circulating widely. Some purported to Read More…
Could Canada’s new trade policy serve as a template for the rest of NATO? This article analyses Canada’s trade diversification strategy as a case study to assess its viability as a model for achieving economic security among NATO member states.
In this article, Kaya Dupuis examines how the U.S. seizure of Venezuelan oil reserves in January 2026 creates an unprecedented opportunity for Canada to reshape North American energy dynamics. Can Canada move fast enough to capitalize on Venezuela’s decade-long recovery timeline and secure its position as the continent’s energy supplier before the window closes?
Supply chain dominance is an easy path to economic coercion. As critical minerals become more vital than ever in a world of increasing tensions, securing network resilience is necessary to security. When the question of “friend or foe” can be a blurred one, allies band together to mitigate risk through policy and cooperation.