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.
Aaron Willschick Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Maritime Nation

The Future is Now: The Significance and Potential Danger of Laser Weapon Systems at Sea

Aaron Willschick argues that the U.S. Navy’s new LAWS laser system may be impressive from a technological point of view, but weapons of its kind threaten to push warfare to a futuristic and dangerous position.
Andrew Chisholm Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Eastern Europe and Russia Maritime Nation Security, Trade and the Economy The Middle East and North Africa

Prosperity or Instability? The Natural Gas Game in the Eastern Mediterranean

The discovery of substantial natural gas deposits in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea may bring prosperity but it also may destabilize the region’s politics and increase regional tensions.
Africa Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Maritime Nation Security, Trade and the Economy The Middle East and North Africa

The UAE, a New International “Silk Road”, Requires Sophisticated Counter-Piracy Efforts

As a special to Piracy Daily, Andrew Moulder discusses the international importance of the United Arab Emirates as a vital gateway for emerging markets and the importance of sophisticated counter-piracy efforts.