As reported, the “Canada-Germany Hydrogen Alliance” came into being on August 23. At the same time, the two countries brokered a deal to supply German carmakers Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz with Canadian minerals for electric vehicle batteries. These deals, which will eventually result in Canadian hydrogen and minerals flowing into the German market, represented a coup for both signatories. Germany gained another Read More…
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A History of NATO – Infographic
As we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Atlantic Charter on August 14th, 2021, Eric Jackson highlights key historical events that have shaped NATO’s purpose.
Eureka in Europe? The response by G7 and NATO countries to threats new and old
Following the productive 2021 G7 and NATO Summits, Eric Jackson explores two overlapping security issues addressed by the nations and identifies areas for future improvement.
Is Covid-19 Helping or Hurting Environmental Action?
This article analyzes the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on unrecyclable plastic waste, illustrating that there is still time to reverse a startling trend.
The Green Future of NATO and the Procurement of Environmentally Friendly Defence Merchandise
On Monday September 23rd, 2019 the NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenburg,at the UN Climate Summit stated “It is very important to underline that climate change is also a security threat because it can change the conditions where people live, create new migrant and refugee crises, affect scarce resources like water, andfuel new conflicts. Climate change Read More…
With fires and floods on the rise, should Canada take a more active stance on climate security?
In light of the latest wave of environmental emergencies gripping the country, David Lazzam examines the possibility of introducing substantial climate security goals to our national defence policy. Do the world’s militaries have a role to play in climate change prevention?
Water (in)Security in Canada
In this article, Sivan Ghasem examines the growing importance and relevance of water (in)security in Canada and the world.
CSR In India: Fostering ‘Responsible Growth’ Through Public-Private Partnerships
In 2014, India was the first country to enact a national law on Corporate Social Responsibility. Since then, the public and private sector have been partnering to transform India’s socio-economic landscape – or have they? Charlotte Provost discusses the potential ramifications of legitimizing CSR.
Matching Reality with Necessity: A Defence Policy to 2025
The NATO Association of Canada presents “Matching Reality with Necessity: A Defence Policy to 2025”
Women’s Security is State Security
Victoria Heath illustrates the connection between women’s security and state security with her latest infograph.