Publications - Network for Strategic Analysis (NSA)

Policy Reports

The Transatlantic Security Architecture and the Potential of the Franco-Canadian Alliance

Léa Pérémarty, Leah Schmidt
December 21, 2024

This policy report is part of a special series, directed by Laurent Borzillo (Forum de défense et stratégie, FDS), Teodora Morosanu (FDS), and Benjamin Boutin (Association France-Canada) with support from…

Policy Reports

Potential French-Canadian Collaboration in the Face of New Security and Climate Threats in the Canadian Arctic

Magali Vullierme, Alexandre Cicard
December 19, 2024

This policy report is part of a special series, directed by Laurent Borzillo (Forum de défense et stratégie, FDS), Teodora Morosanu (FDS), and Benjamin Boutin (Association France-Canada) with support from…

Hot Takes

The End of the Assad Era in Syria: Between International Pressure and Domestic Challenges

Gianmarco Fontana
December 16, 2024

After years of stalemate, the Syrian civil war has once again taken center stage in international discussions. Over the past two weeks, the country has witnessed an unprecedented sequence of…

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Italy and the Russo-Ukrainian War: Strategic Continuity or the Impact of Populist Tensions?

Nicolas-François Perron
December 12, 2024
Time to Read: 15 min

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 caught many Italian political leaders off guard, including Giorgia Meloni, who has served as President of the Council of Ministers since October…

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Egypt in the Russo-Ukrainian War: Impossible Non-Alignment?

Antonin Blanchard
December 10, 2024
Time to Read: 9 min

Since the start of the Russo-Ukrainian War, two camps have rapidly emerged. Those supporting Ukraine in the defence of its territory and existence, such as the United States and European…

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Canada Must Prepare for the Seismic Shakeup that the Pentagon Will Face

Theodore McLauchlin
December 6, 2024
Time to Read: 6 min

Donald Trump’s election has such wide-ranging implications for Canada that it is easy to lose track. One that is less obvious but that the government must prioritize is the coming…

Policy Reports

Space Cooperation: Will Canada Dare to Take the Lead?

Mathis Couturier
December 5, 2024
Time to Read: 14 min

Canada must intensify its international cooperation in outer space to remain competitive and relevant in the global arena. This strategic note explores Canada's current shortcomings in this area and proposes…

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The Power of Narrative: Disinformation, Strategy, and Prediction of Future Scenarios in the Russo-Ukrainian War

Walid Ferguen
December 3, 2024
Time to Read: 11 min

The Russian-Ukrainian war, triggered by the Russian invasion of 2022, is not limited to military confrontations. At the heart of this modern war lies an invisible but decisive battlefield: that…

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The Russo-Ukrainian War from Iran’s Perspective: An Inconclusive Political and Strategic Test for the “Tehran-Beijing-Moscow Axis”?

Kevan Gafaïti
November 14, 2024

Are Iran and Russia truly allies? This sensitive and timely question finds substantial answers in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, especially since February 2022. It also reflects a…

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The Islamic Republic Under Pressure and on the Brink of Collapse

Pierre Pahlavi
November 14, 2024

In many ways, the events of fall 2024 represent a significant setback and a major turning point for Tehran's influence in the Middle East. The spectacular sabotage of Hezbollah's telecommunications…