Over a year ago, on February 15, 2012, two Italian marines on board the oil tanker Enrica Lexie, shot and killed two Indian fishermen off the coast of the Arabian Sea near the Indian state of Kerala. A series of events that followed in the past year has now led to the Indian government’s refusal Read More…
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.
CBC News: Defence Department Bracing for Tight Budget Thursday
Planning documents obtained by The Canadian Press suggest $32 million reduction
Ottawa Citizen : Civilian Employers Recognized For Support of Canadian Forces Reserves
The Canadian Forces Liaison Council (CFLC) recognized fifteen civilian employers and educators for their support to Canada’s Reserve Force at a ceremony at Nova Scotia’s Government House on March 7, 2013.
Toronto Star: Toronto Rock Cheerleader as Tough as the Players
Keli Carneiro has faced a life of adversity, and just joined the Royal Canadian Military Reserves
From the Sea to the Dinner Table: Maritime Issues and National Identity
A recent sign posted on the window of a Beijing restaurant refuses to serve certain nationalities due to current international maritime disputes between state actors. Sarah Danruo Wang analyzes how historic disputes on sea (and on land) shape national identity and loyalty.
Huffington Post: New Canadian Generals Coming Amid Military Shakeup
A major shakeup is in the offing amid the senior ranks of the Canadian military.
Friend or Foe? The Peculiarity of NATO-Russia Relations
In taking account of some recent events and interactions between the two sides, Aaron Willschick examines the peculiarity and unpredictability of the NATO-Russia relationship.
TPL: Presents Diamond Jubilee Medal to Luke Schenn
On Monday, February 11th, 2013, True Patriot Love Foundation was proud to present Luke Schenn with a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal.
Macleans: In Conversation with Defence Minister Peter MacKay
In conversation with Defence Minister Peter MacKay on Afghanistan, the F-35 controversy and military spending.
Media Advisory: Governor General to Invest 50 Recipients into the Order of Military Merit
His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will preside over an Order of Military Merit investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall, on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at 11 a.m.










