After a jarring G7 Summit in Charlevoix, international leaders must brace for impact in Brussels. Will the Americans derail the upcoming Summit at NATO Headquarters? Canadian leaders must work with their allies to keep NATO on track.
Category: Canada’s NATO
Since its inception in 1949, Canada has played an integral role in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Canada’s involvement over the past 63 years has varied from troop deployment and training in Europe during much of the Cold War, to engagement abroad in places like Afghanistan and Libya. The articles in the Canada’s NATO program examine Canada’s role from a multitude of perspectives and viewpoints. the NAOC aims to supply Canadians with a greater insight into the inner workings of this long-standing relationship. Not just focusing on the military dimensions around Canadian participation, the aim of this program is to also highlight the roles played by Canadian civilian staff operating within the organization.
The Vancouver Principles were a Step in the Right Direction for the Protection of Children but there is Work to be done.
NATO could be the best future tool for the protection of children.
Do We Need New Troops in Latvia?
Lionel Widmer discusses the Canadian and NATO military presence in Latvia and whether the force should be increases or decreased.
NORAD Tracks Santa, But So Will the Russians
With Russian nuclear-capable aircraft aggressively reconnoitering Canadian airspace near the North Pole, any accidental entanglement with Santa’s sleigh remains a cause for concern.
The World Needs More Pearson
“If Pearson were able to comment on the current state of affairs, he would likely stress the need for dialogue and cooperation between the internationalists and the populists.”
L’association du Canada pour l’OTAN participe à la journée de débats sur les nouvelles formes de maintien de la paix
Jeudi 30 novembre, l’Association du Canada pour l’OTAN a été invitée à participer à une journée de débats autour du thème « Positionnement pour la préservation de la paix : les nouvelles formes de maintien de la paix. »
Interview with Gen. Ray Henault: On NATO
The first part of Touraj Riazi’s interview with Gen. (Ret’d) Ray Henault on NATO, Canada’s contribution to it, alliance credibility and NATO’s Rapid Response Forces.
Special Report: The Importance of Climate Change for Transatlantic Security
A special report examining how some of the world’s leading institutions and states are addressing climate change and where they’re coming up short.
Canada’s Missed Opportunity: Vancouver Peace Conference
Discover why Canada’s international credibility has been endangered by a disappointing performance at the Vancouver Peace Conference.
Confronting Turkey
As long as NATO appeases Turkey’s authoritarianism, the Alliance’s commitment to human rights and democracy is put in question.