Norway – NAOC

Katherine Todd NATO and Canada The Arctic

Did you know? 7 Facts About the Arctic Infographic

there are institutions focused on Arctic issues, and what the threats are to the Arctic.

Canada China Climate Change Defence Spending Defense Diplomatic Relations Eric Jackson Europe NATO and Canada NATO Operations The United States of America Western Europe

Prepping for 2030: The Young Leaders’ Perspective on NATO’s Future

Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is set to outline the NATO 2030 initiative to the 30 NATO member countries next week. In prep, Eric Jackson highlights the NATO 2030 Young Leaders’ recommendations on how to strengthen the Alliance.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats

Diplomatic Chess in the Arctic

The rapidly melting Arctic is creating an opportunity for resource extraction and the expansion of shipping routes. In 2008, under the US Department of the Interior’s supervision, the United States Geological Survey estimated that 13% of the world’s undiscovered oil and 30% of its gas is located in the Arctic Circle. Eight years later at Read More…

Expanding Community Michele Di Leo

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.

Léo-Paul Jacob Operations

The NORDEFCO and the Future of Defence Organizations

Will the NORDEFCO serve as a template for defence organizations of the future? Léo-Paul explores

Ben Hess Cyber Security and Emerging Threats

Oil Exploration Begins in the Sea of Okhotsk as Russia and Norway Continue to Co-operate

Norwegian-Russian co-operation is affecting Canada’s policy decisions on the Arctic and Russian aggression in the far north.

Aleksi Korpela Women in Security

Jegertroppen: Norway’s All-Female Special Forces Unit

Aleksi Korpela discusses the creation of Norway’s all-female Jegertroppen, and the prospects for women in the Norwegian Armed Forces.

Defense Eastern Europe and Russia Estonia Previous Events Russia Scandinavia The Arctic

Panel on NATO, Russia and the Future of Scandinavian Defence Recap – January 7, 2016

Here is a summary of the panel event entitled ‘NATO, Russia and the Future of Scandinavian Defence’ that was held in Montreal on the January 7, 2016.

Canada Canadian Armed Forces Defence Spending Defense Eastern Europe and Russia Naval Issues Naval Issues Naval Modernization Paul Pryce Scandinavia Search and Rescue Security The Arctic The United States of America

An Arctic Accord and the Canadian Coast Guard

Arctic Council member states struck an historic agreement in New London, Connecticut. Paul Pryce discusses the implications for Canada.

Afghanistan Central Asia Culture Diplomatic Relations Peace & Security The Middle East and North Africa Umaima Ghori United Nations Women women in security Women in Security

Women Make a Difference in Peace Negotiations

Melanne Verveer, who served as U.S. Ambassador for Global Women’s Issues, remarked that clashes had occurred in 31 of the world’s 39 active conflicts after peace settlements. None of the 31 cases had women involved in the peace process.