Junior Research Fellow Sivan Ghasem overviews Canada’s involvement in NATO’s 2018 Trident Juncture exercise.
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The Ongoing Mental Health Battle Amongst Canadian Soldiers
Efficient mental-health programs can have a significant impact on the psychological well-being of soldiers. In this article, Stephanie Gomes provides a more thorough explanation of these programs, while also encouraging more efforts to be made on the part of the Department of National Defence as well as Canadians.
Cannabis Legalization: Canadian Armed Forces Policy
Demyan discusses how the new Canadian Cannabis legislation will affect Canadian Forces policy and outlines the combination of maintaining the foundation of current CF policies while adapting to new legislation.
Future of Security in the Asia-Pacific Part 2: Canadian Forces Responding to North Korea
A three-part article analyses Canada’s diplomatic, economic and military policies to address the challenges and opportunities for the Asia-Pacific region.
What Does the Iraqi Kurdish Referendum Mean for Operation IMPACT?
The Kurdish referendum takes place on September 25th. Despite widespread condemnation, President Barzani is continuing along the path towards independence and possibly renewed conflict.
Restaging Othello, 1974: Interview with D. Jeremy Smith
Our interview with theatre director D. Jeremy Smith on how Driftwood Theatre’s production of Othello can teach audiences a history lesson about Canadian peacekeeping.
Where do LGBT Perspectives Fit within the NATO Narrative?
To honour LGBT month, the turbulent experiences of identifying service men and women are acknowledged, while the paranoia surrounding their service are debunked. The accession of prospective nations into the Alliance raises the question of whether the LGBT inclusion status of a nation is a factor worth considering for membership. And if it should be, can religious affiliation influence the security and defence commitments of NATO members?
An Assessment: The Defence Policy and NATO
An assessment of the 2017 Defence Policy Review’s implication for Canada’s NATO.
Should Canada and NATO allies build stronger ties with strategic partners in South Asia? Part II
NATO and India have the potential to establish a mutual beneficial military-diplomatic relationship creating security within Asia. A two part article explores the possibilities of an Indo-NATO partnership.
Should Canada and NATO allies build stronger ties with strategic partners in South Asia? Part I
NATO and India have the potential to establish a mutual beneficial military-diplomatic relationship creating security within Asia. A two part article explores the possibilities of an Indo-NATO partnership.