In part one of a three-part broadside against Canada’s lacking search and rescue capabilities, Stefan Konrad offers a general overview of the current situation.
Canadian Armed Forces
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.
The 2014 Defence Acquisition Guide: A Glimpse of the Future of the Royal Canadian Navy
Christopher Cowan examines Canada’s Defence Acquisition Guide and future procurement for the Royal Canadian Navy.
Recruitment Woes and Officer Attrition in the Canadian Forces
Craig Moorhead discusses the dynamics of Canada’s military recruitment difficulties.
Canada’s Arctic Sovereignty and Security: Time for a New Approach?
A discussion on what is wrong with Canada’s Arctic policy and why a fresh policy approach is necessary.
China’s Remarkable Naval Surface Combatant Modernization
Shahryar Pasandideh discusses the remarkable scale and pace of China’s naval modernization.
Africa’s Newest Navy
Paul Pryce discusses the emergence of a new maritime player in West Africa: Equatorial Guinea.
Korea’s Shipbuilding Strategy: Lessons for Canada
Paul Pryce looks at South Korea’s shipbuilding strategy and finds some lessons for the future of the Royal Canadian Navy.
The Politics of Waging War and Reserve Force Structure Part I: The United States Army Experience
Shahryar Pasandideh looks at United States’ experience with the Total Force concept of reserve organization.
RIMPAC 2014: Multilateralism in the Pacific?
As Canada gears up to participate in a large-scale maritime exercise, Paul Pryce looks at the implications for Pacific affairs.
Adapting the Military to the Future of Conflict
Stuart Munnich looks at how militaries are using simulation to tackle budget cuts and the changing nature of warfare.