This policy report explores the extent to which the concept of Arctic Exceptionalism collides with the return to great power politics, particularly Russia’s resurgent strategic behaviour in the High North…
This paper was co-published with the Institute for Peace & Diplomacy. Consult the English version: Zachary Paikin, "Revisiting Canada-Russia Relations: A New Paradigm for a Multipolar World," Institute for Peace…
In this eleventh episode, Sarah-Myriam and Thomas talk with retired Major-General Denis Thompson about the challenges of military operations, his role as Commander of the Multinational Force and Observers in…
The Network for Strategic Analysis (NSA) has been tasked by the Canadian Joint Operations Command (CJOC) to conduct a comparative study on defence planning. Three sets of questions guide this…
During autumn 2020, the Network for Strategic Analysis hosted a series of online workshops on the links between COVID-19 and capacity-building activities. In this policy brief, I update my previous…
Panel 2 - Reactions of Rival Powers to American Rebalancing Moderator: Yann Breault (Royal Military College of St-Jean) Panelists: - Bonnie S. Glaser (Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington…
Panel 1 - The Strategic Pivot and the Response of Washington’s Allies Moderator: Stéphanie Martel (Queen’s University) Panelists: - Rachel Esplin Odell (Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft) The US pivot…
This text was originally a statement to the Standing Committee on National Defence on February 26 2021, in the context of the allegations of sexual misconduct against former Chief of…
The ongoing diplomatic crisis between the United States and Turkey will have a significant impact on Canadian defence policy. While some strategic issues remain contentious, there is currently common ground…
Panel organized as part of the Network for Strategic Analysis’ annual colloquium “The Fractured International Order: Implications for the Defence of Canada“, December 10-11, 2020. PANEL 3 – December 11,…