Lionel Widmer discusses the Canadian and NATO military presence in Latvia and whether the force should be increases or decreased.
Tag: Latvia
Canada’s Participation in NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence
A comprehensive overview of NATO, and particularly Canada’s role, in reassuring its Eastern European allies.
Game of War: The Suwalki Gap, Deterrence, and Cybersecurity
The Sukwali Gap is described as point of vulnerability that would risk isolating Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania from its NATO allies if seized by Russia. Recent exercises by NATO forces along this border underscore the need to expand defence operations beyond physical geography.
Canada’s One Percent
We are having the wrong conversation about Canadian defence spending.
Six Things You Should Know About Canada’s Mission in Latvia
As Canada continues to prepare for leading a major NATO mission in Latvia. Here are 6 things you should know.
Is Canada Doing Enough?
Canada has been criticized for not contributing enough money to international defence, but do defence expenditures truly reflect Canada’s contribution.
Guns versus Butter in the Baltics: How Canada Can Help
As Canada gears up to lead major NATO operations in the Baltics, what is at stake for involved actors?
The Bizarre World of Russia’s Human Rights: New Ombudsman Will Defend Russian Minorities Abroad and Fight Subversion at Home
Russia’s new human rights ombudsman promises to defend Russians abroad and fight subversion at home.
The Baltics and the possibility of a Russian invasion
Drazo Kraishnik analyzes the geopolitical influence of Russia in the Baltics.
How Can the Alliance Deter Russia?
Our Program Editors and Research Analysts look at the ongoing threat the Russian state poses to NATO.