Trump 2.0 and the end of NATO
No one in the European Union’s defence ministries believe that Washington would risk a nuclear war to defend European cities.
Volunteering should be at the forefront of veteran policy in Canada
Well-designed volunteer opportunities can foster a sense of connection, and offer a meaningful outlet for veterans to apply their unique skills and values in civilian settings.
Canada can’t survive without alliances—and friendship isn’t free, says former CSIS head Fadden
This country talks a good game about things like meeting the NATO target, but is ‘not so good at providing a benefit to the other members of those alliances,’ former CSIS director Richard Fadden told a panel audience.
Martial pride on parade
Trump’s planned spectacle will look like amateur hour compared to what Russia, China, and North Korea routinely stage for their masses.
CADSI paying Pompeo to headline CANSEC in Ottawa, hopes he can shed light on defence and security ‘from the American side’
CADSI’s Nicholas Todd told The Hill Times that Mike Pompeo is expected to provide his personal insights into what defence and security in Canada’s new relationship the U.S. would look like from the American side.
Canada’s opportunity to redefine its defence, and its value to allies
Canada will not lead through mass or hard power. But we can lead through strategic utility and differentiation. This starts with geography—our greatest untapped advantage.
Canada must act now to welcome displaced Arctic researchers
If Canada steps up now, we don’t just help individual scientists and express solidarity with them—we reaffirm our values as a country that believes in knowledge, equity, and the future of our shared planet.
Access-to-info fiasco continues as DND says memo lost 52 months after request
DND blames the loss of the memo on ‘poor information management practices’ during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Impunity in Gaza: Israel and the Great Eviction
Seventy per cent of Gaza is already effectively out of bounds for Palestinians, and barring some surprise about-turn, the Great Eviction is getting underway.
Can the Canadian Forces avoid getting goosed by wild geese?
Perhaps our military planners could avoid a repeat of this year’s Canada goose dilemma by having service dogs on the Carling Campus grounds.
