Policy Briefs
On August 14, the Canadian Department of National Defense and the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) issued a joint statement on the modernization of the North American Aerospace Defense Command…
Policy Reports
From academia to politics, issues of inclusion and diversity are gaining increasing importance in different spheres of Canadian society. In international security, the debate on diversity is not new. However,…
Policy Reports
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has brought the important modernization of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) back on the agenda of the Canadian government. In response to the…
Hot Takes
In the wake of the 2021 sexual harassment and assault crisis involving allegations against high-ranking officers, including two Chiefs of the Defence Staff, the Canadian Armed Forces  (CAF) have promised…
Hot Takes
Last yearâs peace talks between Chadian authorities armed groups and the National Dialogue may have appeared to usher in a new dawn for the central African country after the death…
Hot Takes
In September 2020, the Chairman of the U.S. House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI), Adam Schiff, published a short critical article in Foreign Affairs in which he asserted that…
Hot Takes
Russia has been massing troops near Ukraineâs borders for months. Over 100,000 Russian troops have been reported lately, including ballistic missile systems and other military equipment. Units from Siberia as…
Policy Briefs
Is war over Taiwan coming? Yes, possibly within five years. Recent statements by U.S. President Biden have reinforced an implicit U.S. security guarantee for the self-governing island democracy, such that…
Hot Takes
In the wake of Russian invasion of Ukraine, Finland and Sweden announced in May 2022 their intention to join NATO. These historic bids had encountered tough opposition from Turkey as…
Hot Takes
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…