Canadian security in a 21st century world
Unlike the threats of past millennia, planetary warming could ultimately lead to the destruction of what sustains human civilization and life as we know it.
Time to admit the obvious: the CAF’s status quo isn’t working
The solution to the military’s woes will only come from senior leadership convincing the Liberal government of just how dire the circumstances currently are.
Amid brewing ‘recipe for backlash,’ Savoie stresses need for ‘good public debate’ on Canada’s civil service
A public backlash on the horizon if the growing federal civil service doesn’t deliver the goods, says Donald Savoie in his new book.
Pivoting north as a middle power in a multipolar Arctic
By effectively managing its Arctic territory, Canada can enhance its global standing, contribute to regional stability, and ensure the well-being of its citizens.
Canada’s shipbuilding strategy is a success we shouldn’t abandon
There is a clear national security rationale for preserving the capacity to build and maintain one’s own warships.
The Canadian Armed Forces: early quitters?
For Canada to be dismissed as an ‘early quitter’ by a former Australian prime minister might sting somewhat if those allies who continued the fight in Afghanistan had delivered an eventual victory.
New phase of Russia-Ukraine war amounts to a big gamble
Now that Ukrainian forces are occupying territory inside Russia, what will Putin do?
Outreach to diaspora groups ‘critical’ as Canada and Australia look to one another in foreign interference fight
Australian Senator David Shoebridge says his nation’s experience shows foreign interference laws won’t work without trust between vulnerable communities and law enforcement.
Canada’s next submarine fleet likely to be foreign built as Navy faces timeline crunch, say defence experts
Canada faces a tight deadline to replace its aging fleet of submarines before it risks losing the crucial naval capability.
Feds’ rush vehicle purchase will do little to boost CAF’s battle readiness
Has no one in National Defence headquarters been watching the conflict in Ukraine for the past two years?
