Does Canada’s Defence Policy provide the Army with a force size and equipment required to confront challenges facing Canadian?
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 Canadian Super Hornet: An Obituary
The Liberal government fumbled their attempt to fulfill their election promises to promptly and appropriately outfit the RCAF with badly-needed fighter planes. Now, they must scramble to save face.
A Year After the “We’re Back” Speech and Canada Still Has Not Fulfilled its International Commitments
With the Defence Ministerial fast approaching Canada has yet to fulfil its promises.
Future of Security in the Asia-Pacific Part 2: Canadian Forces Responding to North Korea
A three-part article analyses Canada’s diplomatic, economic and military policies to address the challenges and opportunities for the Asia-Pacific region.
R&D Future: Strength in Alliance and Expanding Capabilities in Research and Development
Is Canada’s commitment to North American defence enough to face new challenges in security and immigration, trade, and threats to global peace?
What Does the Iraqi Kurdish Referendum Mean for Operation IMPACT?
The Kurdish referendum takes place on September 25th. Despite widespread condemnation, President Barzani is continuing along the path towards independence and possibly renewed conflict.
Special Report on Defence Policy Pt 4/5: Examining the RCN
Does Canada’s Defence Policy provide a fully transparent and flexible procurement strategy for the Navy?
Special Report on Defence Policy Pt 3/5: Examining the RCAF
Does Canada’s recent Defence Policy really provide a transparent and fully funded plan for the RCAF?
Canada and Iceland: NATO Allies with a Long History Together
As Canada and Iceland partook in NATO military exercises together, their military relationship goes back almost 80 years.
Special Report on Defence Policy Pt 2/5: Examining Cash vs Accrual
In Part 2 of the Special Report on the Defence Policy Touraj Riazi and Ian Pelekis discuss the implications of Cash vs Accrual basis of accounting.