In early April 2016, the government of Canada announced that it would conduct a Defence Policy Review to examine the issues and elements of defence policy in a world that […]
As Yogi used to say, ‘Deja vu all over again!’ As in the late 1980s, the strategic importance of the Arctic rises to near the top of our national concerns. […]
Much of this has been said before over several decades but nobody seems to be listening. And yet another reference to the sound logic of the Australian model; maybe our […]
Sajjan shies away from endorsing controversial 2011 Leslie Report I was very disappointed to see that the announced Defence Policy Review was barely hours old and already needless speculation has […]
This is one opinion on the future trends in defence policy but the article is food for serious thought. For instance, can a defence policy review be conducted without a […]
As Canada readies for a new defence review, Australia has just released its long-awaited Defence White Paper, along with an Integrated Investment Program as well as a Defence Industry Policy […]
Is the new government, with its seeming reluctance to take a firm and clear stand on any defence or foreign policy issue, embarked on a return to the “pinch penny […]
In the most recent Canadian Military Journal David Rudd has provided an insightful analysis of the Canadian Surface Combatants’ design possibilities. His central argument is that the Military Off The […]
Embassy magazine has just provided another detailed report in support of the upcoming defence review. The theme: The question boils down to this: will the navy maintain a significant international […]
Professor Rob Huebert’s new essay on the state and likely future of the RCN’s fleet is well worth reading. It is sure to generate some criticism. As we have said […]
Canada is not alone in facing public challenges over its future shipbuild programs; Australia faces much the same sort of public questioning over its future naval fleet. Canada hopes to […]
