Canadians may know Canada is a part of NORAD; but why are we involved? The NATO Association’s own Scott Burns spoke with Major-General Ian Patrick, former Director of NORAD Combat Operations from 1989-1992 in order to find out
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Special Report: Canada and Neo-Middle Power Diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific
In this article, Research Analyst Emilio Angeles examines the Canada-ASEAN free-trade negotiations and explains how it represents the continuation of neo-middle power diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific.
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.
NORAD Tracks Santa, But So Will the Russians
With Russian nuclear-capable aircraft aggressively reconnoitering Canadian airspace near the North Pole, any accidental entanglement with Santa’s sleigh remains a cause for concern.
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.
Will Canada Join the Continental Missile Defence System?
Among rising tensions between the US and North Korea, the Canadian government is facing more urgent calls to join.
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.
Canada’s 2017 Defense Budget: a Feeling of Déjà-Vu ?
Ryan Atkinson discusses the 2017 defense budget’s implications for the CF.
The Monocle Daily’s Interview with Alexis Amini on Canada’s Fighter Jet Procurement
On Wednesday, March 8th, Canadian Armed Forces program editor Alexis Amini was interviewed by the Monocle Daily on the topic of Canada’s fighter jet procurement.
A deeper look at the necessity of a mixed RCAF fighter fleet: Part I
In part I of a two-part series, Alexis Amini discusses Canada’s imperative in acquiring a mixed fighter fleet composed of stealth and non-stealth aircrafts.