What do Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Georgia, and Macedonia have in common? All are – for better or for worse – pursuing NATO membership. Our new program editors and research analysts weigh in on whether the Alliance should continue to enlarge.
Tag: NATO
Does the End Really Justify the Means? Putin’s Political Maneuvering for Higher Approval Ratings
Michael Kang discusses the political maneuvering and policies behind Putin’s consistently high approval ratings.
A View From Moldova: Moldova’s Rapprochement with NATO
Sonia Liang discusses the possibility of Moldova’s NATO membership in the face of emerging national security threats.
Can NATO Make a Difference in Nagorno-Karabakh?
Following the deadly outbreak of violence between Azerbaijan and Armenia in the perpetually unstable conflict of Nagorno-Karabakh, Neil Siviter examines what role NATO can play to facilitate peace.
ISIS in Libya: NATO Allies Faltering Once Again
Kristyn Byrne discusses ISIS activity in Libya and the complexities of involving NATO in the fight.
An Offset Strategy for Canadian Defence Procurement
“Sustained early indigenous engagement is required if procurement offsets are to accrue maximum benefit to the Canadian people and economy.” Carolyn Wong discusses the need for an offset strategy for defence procurement.
Canada’s Future in the Black Sea Region
Rejeanne Lacroix examines Canada’s future role in the Black Sea.
Is NATO Obsolete?
Our program editors and research analysts discuss the relevance of NATO and how the Alliance might change to tackle future challenges.
Canadian Armed Forces: Logistical Leaders in Resettlement
In her second article on the Syrian crisis, Kelsey Berg explores the role of the Canadian Armed Forces in the resettlement of the Syrian refugees brought into Canada.
Canada in North Africa: Leading from Behind?
Paul Pryce discusses the Canadian military’s increasing focus on logistics and training support in Africa and what this might mean for Canadian soft power.