On the ground, in the air and on the water, the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces stand watch over the country and defend its interests at home and abroad. The Canadian Armed Forces Program aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the issues facing Canadian soldiers across all branches of the military in order to give Canadians varying perspectives on the men and women who defend their country.
As Canada begins campaigning for a seat on the United Nations Security Council, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada will seek a renewed presence in UN peacekeeping. With Canada having largely withdrawn from UN peacekeeping nearly 20 years ago, Neil Siviter examines how UN peacekeeping has changed, and also, how Canada can re-engage with these operations.
Paul Pryce discusses the Canadian military’s increasing focus on logistics and training support in Africa and what this might mean for Canadian soft power.
Roderick Ramsden discusses how increasing the number of members within the Canadian Special Operations Regiment can contribute to several of the strategic objectives outlined in the Minister of National Defence’s mandate letter.
Paul Pryce discusses the importance of Puma Strike in preparing Canadian pilots and aircrews for warm-weather operations.
Paul Pryce reports on the first official visit to Western Canada by the Royal Canadian Air Force’s new commanding officer.
With the election of Liberal government comes the ushering in of an era renewed defence priorities and foreign engagement for Canada. Khalid Mahdi discusses as an introduction to Panel 2 of Canada’s Defence Perspectives 2020-2050: Recapitalization and the Canadian Forces.
Julie-Anne Labonté discusses the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Exercise STRIKING GANDER in California and joint training missions with CH-147 Chinooks.
Concluding a series on the security of Canada’s North, Paul Pryce makes the case for a new Northern Strategy.
In a continuing series on the Arctic, Paul Pryce casts doubt on a proposed expansion of the Canadian military’s Arctic Training Centre in Nunavut.
In a continuing series on the security of Canada’s North, Paul Pryce discusses the Canadian military’s response to widespread wildfires.