During operations in Afghanistan, mustering enough qualified linguists proved a constant challenge for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). These difficulties point to larger problems with how the CAF—and Canada—approach strategic languages.
Tag: Canadian Forces
The Maple Leaf and the Trident: Canadian Capacity Building in Ukraine
On June 29, 2021 the NATO Association of Canada hosted a panel discussion with Lieutenant-Colonel Melanie Lake, Task force Commander of Operation UNIFIER and Mr. Rouslan Kats, Counsellor for Political and Public Affairs at the Embassy of Canada in Ukraine. Our esteemed guests discussed the ways in which their work helps to build capacity in Read More…
Defending Canada and Canadian Values: An Analysis of Military Expenditures in Budget 2021
What are the takeaways for Canada’s security in Budget 2021? In this article, Eric Jackson explores the implications of the new federal budget on military spending and Canadian operations abroad.
A Review of Roger Trinquier’s Modern Warfare (1964)
Lily Jia reviews Roger Trinquier’s book “Modern Warfare: A French View of Counterinsurgency”. To successfully counteract insurgent attacks, a combination of security, political, and information efforts is crucial.
What has Canada Contributed to NATO?
What has Canada Contributed to NATO? In this article Sivan Ghasem examines Canada’s role in the development of NATO’s political consultations and the lasting impact of their continued commitment in NATO operations.
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.
R&D Future: Strength in Alliance and Expanding Capabilities in Research and Development
Is Canada’s commitment to North American defence enough to face new challenges in security and immigration, trade, and threats to global peace?
NAOC Director Jeff Hull on BNN Talking About Canada’s Role in NATO Against Cyber Attacks
NAOC Director Jeff Hull on BNN speaking about Canada’s role in NATO in countering cyber attacks.
6 Things to Know About the Defence Policy Review
Following the unveiling of the Defence Policy Review, the NAOC is pleased to present some highlights of the new document.
Should Canada Create An Amphibious Force?
The Canadian Armed Forces have the potential to create an amphibious force, and adding a Marine Brigade would arguably be beneficial for Canadian and global security.