Georgi Ivanov discusses Japan’s strategic security and commercial interests in the Arctic and analyses the influence of the US Pacific Ally System in the country’s foreign policy, especially with respect to the High North.
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.
Albania and NATO: A Promising Start
In light of Albania’s recent inaugural maritime operations as a NATO member, Emily Simonin briefly reviews the success of the operation and the progress of Albania.
The Chinese-Russian Naval Exercise 2013
Sarah Danruo Wang looks at the Chinese-Russian Naval Exercise, Joint Sea 2013, and illustrates historical maritime disputes in the East Asian region.
Dire Straits: ASEAN and Piracy
With piracy threatening trade in Southeast Asia, Paul Pryce highlights the need for a more structured regional response.
Developing Hand in Hand: Energy Exploration and International Shipping in the Arctic
Brenna Owen examines the Canada’s prospects of Arctic shipping and exploration.
Reserve Training in Eastern Canada: Preparing for Disasters
Charles Kouri looks at the disaster-readiness reserve exercises that took place in Lennoxville, QC.
Why Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships?
Andrew Chisholm explores the true explanation for the inconsistency in Canadian Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships procurement.
So you want to be a Reservist?
James Monteith on the process of becoming a reservist.
Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea: An African Response?
With the threat of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea on the rise, the race is on to develop a regional solution. Paul Pryce looks at the recent progress.
CIC: More Than We Want, Less Than We need
Steve Saideman at the Canadian International Council on what Canada can expect if it pursues defence “industrial policy”.