With over five years of bloodshed on all fronts of the Syrian civil war, and with no reasonable solution in sight, Jayson Derow analyzes whether the separation of ethnic groups through de facto partition is a feasible strategy to manage ethnic conflict, or is such an approach actually a conflict waiting to happen?
Tag: NATO
Limiting Russia’s Anti-Access/Area-Denial Strategy in the Baltic Sea
How can the Alliance limit Russia’s A2/AD strategy in the Baltic Sea? Léo-Paul Jacob provides an overview, focusing on the importance of the Gotland and Åland Islands.
The Canadian Precedent, Mali and the World
Rejeanne Lacroix examines the need for dynamic military doctrine in relation to the CAF Child Soldiers Doctrine and upcoming peacekeeping operations in Mali. Has Canada provided the globe with a viable framework for this complex issue?
The Future of UAVs
Ben Hess explores the dialogue surrounding military drones as Canada considers acquiring UAVs with lethal force while considering their contribution to past military operations.
A Partner on the Adriatic: Why Montenegro’s Accession Matters for the Balkans
Aidan Simardone explores how Montenegro’s accession to NATO has the potential to increase political, economic, and security-related cooperation with Balkan states.
Save the Date: Heather Pilot’s Upcoming Best Defence Conference Promises to Be a Big Hit
Alexander Sawicki interviews Heather Pilot and gets her take on why the Best Defence Conference is the place to be this November
Can Arctic cooperation be the next victim of great power competition?
Ryan Atkinson discusses whether the current crisis between Russia and the West can undermine cooperation in the Arctic.
Accroissement des tensions en Ukraine suite à la reprise des hostilités
Que se passe-t-il actuellement en Ukraine, suite à la reprise des combats entre les forces Ukrainiennes et les séparatistes ? Léo-Paul donne un bref résumé de la situation.
Canadian Defence Policy in Review: The Geopolitical Context 2020-2050
Alexander Sawicki attended last week’s Mackenzie Institute Conference on 2016’s Defence Policy Review, and provides a brief overview of the wide range of topics discussed. See inside for more.
NATO Association of Canada interviews H.E. Anne Kari Hansen Ovind, Norway’s Ambassador to Canada
Michele Di Leo interviews H.E. Anne Kari Hansen Ovind, Norway’s Ambassador to Canada.










