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The Case Against Canadian Nuclear Weapons

A Changing Non-Proliferation Paradigm?  Should Canada build its own nuclear weapons? While self-evidently against the country’s own non-proliferation and disarmament commitments, this…
Conflict Sensitivity
Policy Reports

Conflict Sensitivity: A Key Approach for Climate Adaptation

This policy report is part of a special series, directed by Laurent Borzillo (Forum de défense et stratégie, FDS), Teodora Morosanu (FDS),…
Canada American Coercion
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Canada Must Prepare for American Coercion

While Canada has long enjoyed a close and stable relationship with its American neighbour, threats to stifle the Canadian economy in order…
French Nuclear Weapons
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French Nuclear Weapons in Post-Cold War Politics

What role did French nuclear weapons play in post-Cold War politics? At first glance, this question might seem marginal or even obsolete.…
German Elections
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German Elections 2025: Scenarios for Military Aid to Ukraine and European Defence

On February 23, 2025, German citizens will be called to the polls for early federal elections, a rather rare event in the…
Industrial Defence
Policy Reports

Franco-Canadian Industrial Defence Cooperation: Current Situation and Development Prospects

This policy report is part of a special series, directed by Laurent Borzillo (Forum de défense et stratégie, FDS), Teodora Morosanu (FDS),…

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