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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…
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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…
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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…
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As the frenzy intensifies around the “Indo-Pacific,” Canada must play its cards right with a mix of prudence and creativity. To do so, bidding on the Association of Southeast Asian…
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The types of conflict states aim to deter have evolved since the Cold War, presenting new challenges each time. Deterrence theory became popular during the Cold War, with nuclear capabilities…
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Kristen Csenkey and MCpl Dominique Philippe Genest, “An Opportunity for NORAD Modernization in a Joint CA-US Cyber Component,” Strategic Perspectives, NAADSN, January 21 2021.
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,…
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The international community has thus far failed to create consensual and legally-binding rules for the use of outer space beyond those specified in the Outer Space Treaty of 1967. Such…
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Key Points: Donald Trump's tenure has eroded the confidence of key democratic allies in the United States. So much so that the latter now doubt Washington's loyalty and their commitment…
Policy Briefs
The mandate of Donald Trump confirmed a strong trend since the financial crisis of 2008: the American hegemon is in decline. Furthermore, the international order the United States built is…