*This is the second instalment of a six-part series. As each Arctic state strengthens its security and defence capabilities in the High North, there is likewise an overall intensification of geopolitical rivalries, an expansion of coastal states’ territorial and energy ambitions, increasing clashes of interest, and a corresponding potential for instability. Problematically, NATO lacks an Arctic policy, Read More…
On September 23rd, the NATO Association of Canada, together with the National Club, hosted a panel discussion on the importance of international institutions in today’s world. This report summarizes the event, highlighting Canada’s successes and failures in international cooperation, the challenges facing global institutions, and proposals for reforming existing structures and building new alliances.
What could Britain’s decision to relinquish sovereignty over a crucial US-UK naval outpost mean for NATO security in the Indo-Pacific? In this article, Angus MacKellar outlines the strategic importance of the British Indian Ocean Territory and considers the risks associated with the controversial handover of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius.
By Daniel Lincoln The modern Indo-Pacific is witnessing assertions of strategic autonomy that challenge classical geopolitical logics and patterns of great power competition. During the 2025 Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, regional leaders signaled that they will not be corralled into binary agreements amid intensifying US-China rivalry. The forum revealed a fundamental rejection of zero-sum superpower Read More…
Last term, the NATO Association of Canada was proud to welcome Joshua Liu, a Grade 10 student, as one of its interns. Joshua contributed to the development of the Security in Community civics course, helping make complex global security issues accessible to Ontario students. In this article, Joshua reflects on his mission of connecting Canadians with NATO’s role in peace and security.
On September 18th, 2025, the NATO Association of Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces College Foundation hosted Latvian MEP Reinis Pozņaks for a discussion on Latvia’s role in international defence. Read this report to learn about the key topics raised, including Canada–Latvia cooperation, importance of increased defence investment, and the future of European security.
*This is the first instalment of a six-part series. Although the Arctic’s extreme environment has historically been an effective obstacle to threats to Canada’s sovereignty and security, the region is now being reshaped by climate change. In 2007 alone, over 2.5 million square kilometres of ice melted in the Arctic Circle, leaving only half of that Read More…
NATO’s relevance in a multipolar world depends on engaging the Global South. From India to the Gulf, new partners can help NATO secure trade, energy & stability ensuring the alliance adapts and leads in shaping global order.
Canada’s new Security and Defence Partnership (SDP) with the EU is a historic step toward deeper transatlantic defence ties, but its impact will depend on more than just participation. To move from ally to actor, Canada must navigate complex EU governance, negotiate meaningful access, and build long-term institutional presence.
During Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the world was given yet another case to underscore how cyberspace has become a battlefield. In January 2022, researchers uncovered Whisper Gate, a virus that corrupted the master boot record on targeted computers. Following on to February, another malware, Hermetic Wiper, erased data hours before the Russian invasion. Banks, ministries Read More…