The HMCS Athabaskan has had a long successful career. With the destroyer’s retirement looming, Canada’s Navy will face significant limitations on its capabilities for the next several years.
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Canada’s Fragmented Firefighting
Wildfires know no borders, but each Canadian province and territory has its own wildfire strategy. Paul Pryce calls for federal leadership.
D-10 and Overcoming Political Challenges of the 21st Century
Matthew Rae discusses D-10 and the importance of overcoming political challenges of the 21st century.
Threats to Canada’s Security: Assured Access to the Global Commons (Part I/III)
With the Defence Policy Review public consultations recently concluded, Matthew Sherlock-Hubbard and Marko Babic discuss how Department of National Defence (DND) military and civilian planners are now better prepared to inform the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) on how to better meet future challenges to Canada’s national security.
It’s Time for Canada to Reengage with Iran
With Iran’s increased cooperation with the United States, the reasons for the break in diplomatic relations between Iran and Canada have eroded. Carter Vance explains the value of resuming the diplomatic course
Operation Qimmiq and Canada’s Kingston-Class
Operation Qimmiq, a vital means for Canada to exert sovereignty in the Arctic, is underway. But Paul Pryce discusses the risk these missions could be suspended.
Interview with James Appathurai
Andi Asimetaj interviews Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy and NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia, James Appathurai.
Interview with Ambassador Kerry Buck
Andi Asimetaj interviews Canada’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the North Atlantic Council (NATO)
Was it Worth it? Canada’s Intervention in Afghanistan and why we Left too Soon
The decision to endure the fight in Afghanistan was difficult for Canada to make, and this country did so at a relatively substantial cost. Jayson Derow discusses the triumphs of the Canadian Armed Forces in Afghanistan and why a sustained commitment of troops is needed in order to ensure the success of Canada’s three signature projects.
President Obama and Prime Minister Trudeau: Foreign Policy Hawks
Matthew Rae discusses Prime Minister Trudeau’s foreign policy.