Alessandro Gagliardi analyses the position of the three main parties on Canada’s deployment of air assistance to Iraq in a somewhat tongue-in-cheek fashion.
Author: Alessandro Gagliardi
Alessandro Gagliardi graduated with a Bachelors degree in Political Science from the University of British Columbia-Vancouver. Immediately after graduation Alessandro was employed in the defense industry with a private Canada-based defense contractor. He has since gained experience tendering for defense contracts and has participated in numerous other industry projects. Alessandro’s primary research interests include American and Canadian foreign policy, Canadian defense procurement, the deployment of armed civilian contractors to conflict zones, and human rights.
When in Afghanistan, go private
With American and other NATO troops withdrawing from military operations in Afghanistan, Alessandro Gagliardi reports on the increasing use of private military contractors to pick up the load
Private Military Companies will fill NATO’s Shoes
Alessandro Gagliardi analyses why PMCs may continue to operate in Afghanistan, should NATO withdraw in 2014.
The Royal Canadian Navy’s Crash Course
Reviewing the imminent requirement to expedite the National Ship Procurement Strategy.
Clarifying Ukraine’s Nuclear Status
To be clear, Ukraine does not currently possess any nuclear weapons. So don’t worry.
Afghanistan Ops Winding Down: Hold on We’re Going Home
Alessandro Gagliardi explains how economic determinants affect military logistics in the context of the US military’s withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Defense Trade Controls: Try to Keep Pace, Canada
Alessandro Gagliardi examines how Canada’s slow-to-evolve defense trade controls impact Canadian industries.
Optimizing NATO’s Collective Defense
An examination of the risks associated with a defense division of labor within NATO.
Crown Corporations as Agents of the US Foreign Military Sales Program
Alessandro Gagliardi reflects on the Canadian Commercial Corporation’s role in boosting US arms sales.
The International Traffic in Arms Regulations Dual-National Controversy
An examination of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations dual-national provision and its recent amendment.