Posts Tagged ‘NATO’
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Now is the time to mount a European army, leaders conclude
Decision comes amid threat of financial collapse in EU
by Katie Engelhart - Tuesday, January 15, 2013
The new CDS on the F-35
As John Geddes notes, Lt.-Gen. Tom Lawson is an avowed fan of the F-35….
by Aaron Wherry - Tuesday, August 28, 2012
NATO: Death by a thousand little spending cuts?
Can a debt-ridden U.S. still afford to pick up the cheque?
by Luiza Ch. Savage - Tuesday, May 29, 2012
He means it this time
The Prime Minister makes his latest statement of certainty on the mission in Afghanistan….
by Aaron Wherry - Monday, May 21, 2012
‘We haven’t made any final decisions’
Global reports that NATO would like Canadian troops to continue training the Afghan army…
by Aaron Wherry - Tuesday, May 15, 2012
The Taliban’s revenge
A new generation of militants is rising in Afghanistan, turning its sights on former allies
by Adnan R. Khan - Tuesday, May 8, 2012
About that interoperability
Peter MacKay, January 27, 2011. “We need this aircraft,” MacKay said at a joint…
by Aaron Wherry - Friday, May 4, 2012
Transparency, cost and the F-35
Stephen Saideman surveys the F-35 situation.
The Auditor-General’s report has led to a debate…by Aaron Wherry - Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Why the F-35?
Paul Koring tries to figure out why we might need to buy the F-35….
by Aaron Wherry - Monday, April 2, 2012
Canada strengthens the Afghan army to put down the insurgency
Soldiers armed with cultural training are teaching a new generation of Afghans how to protect their family
by Michael Petrou - Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Absurdity, here and there
The latest squabble over Afghan detainees, national security and access to information involves hairdos….
by Aaron Wherry - Monday, January 9, 2012
Taking part in a demonstration of fine European hospitality
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation wants the Defence Minister to explain his choice of accommodations…
by Aaron Wherry - Thursday, December 15, 2011
‘Freedom seldom flowers in undisturbed ground’
The prepared text of the Prime Minister’s remarks at today’s Parliament Hill ceremony marking…
by Aaron Wherry - Thursday, November 24, 2011
The science and politics of risk
The Canadian Forces suffer their first death since transitioning to a training mission in Afghanistan
by Aaron Wherry - Monday, October 31, 2011
Meet the Haqqanis
Unlike the Taliban, Afghanistan’s Haqqani network fields “world-class fighters” who are keen to disrupt the peace process
by Jody White - Friday, October 21, 2011
Three more months
With the Conservatives and Liberals voting in favour, the House approved a three-month extension…
by Aaron Wherry - Monday, September 26, 2011
The case for changing the mission in Libya
The following is NDP defence critic Jack Harris’ speech to the House on the…
by Aaron Wherry - Monday, September 26, 2011
The case for staying engaged in Libya
The House of Commons is presently debating an extension to the mission in Libya….
by Aaron Wherry - Monday, September 26, 2011
Israel alone
With key regional allies now hostile, the Jewish state appears isolated as never before
by Michael Petrou - Friday, September 23, 2011
Kosovo: independent, but a basket case
The economy is dead, corruption is rampant, and Serbia remains hostile
by Richard Warnica - Wednesday, September 21, 2011
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