Ever heard of Alexei Navalny, one of Russia’s most influential political activists? Following a recent verdict barring him from running in Russia’s 2018 presidential elections, Léo-Paul Jacob provides you with some information.
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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.
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.
Vladimir Putin’s visit to Hungary: Russia’s diplomatic battle against EU sanctions
Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to Hungary has caught the attention of European Union leaders, Nick Raffey discusses the significance of growing Russian-Hungarian relations.
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.
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.
Is Ukraine Going to Lean Towards NATO after the Recent Violence in Avdiivka?
Will the violence in Avdiivka lead to Ukraine having a referendum to join NATO?
Russian Pivot on Military Trading
The purpose of this article is mainly to present the latest developments of Russian foreign military trading which took place between 2015 and 2016, while evaluating the available sources and information coming from the field.
From Reassurance to Deterrence: Canada’s contribution to NATO operations in Central and Eastern Europe
Ryan Atkinson discusses how Canada’s military contribution in Europe fits in NATO’s shift from reassurance to deterrence in light of persistent Russian aggressiveness.
The Global Arms Trade: Where do we stand?
In an age of uncertain conflict, Jacqueline Hicks looks at the potential moral and security concerns involved in the global arms trade.