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Canadian Naval Review is published by the Brian Mulroney Institute of Government at St. Francis Xavier University. It is a professional journal examining a wide range of maritime security issues from a Canadian perspective. It focuses on strategic concepts, policies, historical perspectives, and operations of the Canadian Navy, plus oceans policy, marine affairs, and national security in general. This initiative brings together members of the Canadian defense and academic communities and is a component of the Brian Mulroney Institute's focus on Maritime Security.
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Canadian Naval Review - Vol. 15, No. 3, 2020
The winter issue is filled with an interesting selection of articles and commentaries. We start with the essay that won the 2019 essay contest, “On the Rise of the Materialists and the Decline of Naval Thought in the RCN.”
Our second article examines the new Chinese White Paper on defence, and the implications of its new aggressive tone. A third article looks at why Canada has not taken a more formal stance on freedom of navigation operations in Asia.
A final article examines the development of hypersonic weapons and how the RCN should prepare to address these new weapons.
Read more: Vol. 15, No. 3
We also have some very interesting commentaries, and an interview with Dr. James Boutilier, a long-time Asia/Indo-Pacific specialist, who retired in the fall.
And of course we also have our fascinating regular columns, book reviews and amazing photos. If you don’t have a subscription yet, you should get one so you don’t miss anything. As always, keep your eyes on the CNR Twitter account for the latest updates at CdnNavalReview
Previous CNR issues
Volume 15, Number 2, Fall 2019
The fall issue developed a focus on the Arctic. Highlights:
- Chinese ship Xue Long visited the Arctic in 2017;
- Arctic Rangers;
- US Navy in the Arctic;
- Dollars and Sense: Stepping up in the Arctic (download pdf)
Volume 15, Number 1, Spring 2019
In the spring issue we have an article that waxes poetic about the retirement of the Sea Kings after 55 years. Among other topics:
- Evaluating Justin Trudeau's Shipbuilding Record;
- Strategic Contribution of the Harry DeWolf Class;
- Pirates of Venezuela and Worrying Parallels with Somalia;
- Ships, Sailors and Pawns (crisis in Ukraine).
Submissions to the CNMT Essay Competition
Deadline: 30 September 2020
Canadian Naval Review holds its annual essay competition. A prize of $1,000 is awarded for the best essay, provided by the Canadian Naval Memorial Trust. The winning essay will be published in CNR. (Other non-winning essays will also be considered for publication, subject to editorial review.)
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