Reading Time: < 1 minuteDisponible en français. The military is often perceived as a stereotypically “hyper-masculine” organization where both women and 2SLGBTQI+ soldiers in Canada have in the past had to hide some aspects of themselves to fit in. This HillStudy examines several ways in which women… Read More ›
Defence
State Recognition of Genocide
Reading Time: 5 minutesDisponible en français. Genocide, a crime under international law, has been officially recognized in several cases by national or international courts and tribunals, such as the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. However, states, non-governmental organizations and intergovernmental organizations such as… Read More ›
Executive Summary – The Growing Complexity of Space: Implications for Security and Stability
Reading Time: 2 minutesDisponible en français. Governments dominated the space age that emerged during the Cold War, primarily those of the United States (U.S.) and the Soviet Union. They largely treated the domain with military restraint given both the fragility of the space environment… Read More ›
Executive Summary – The NATO 2030 Initiative: Overview and Implications for Canada
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDisponible en français. In June 2020, in response to the evolving international security environment and questions about its relevance, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) launched the NATO 2030 initiative. The COVID‑19 pandemic, the growing prevalence of disinformation, Russia’s military… Read More ›
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization and Lessons from Afghanistan
Reading Time: 5 minutesDisponible en français. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) experience in the Afghanistan conflict over almost 20 years was unprecedented for the Alliance in terms of both its origin and its scope. Following the unexpectedly swift collapse of the Afghan government… Read More ›
Executive Summary – The Evolution of Defence Procurement in Canada: A Hundred-Year History
Reading Time: 2 minutes(Disponible en français : Résumé – L’évolution de l’approvisionnement en matière de défense au Canada : une histoire centenaire) In Canada, defence procurement currently involves several federal departments and agencies, including the Department of National Defence; Public Services and Procurement… Read More ›
Canada and NATO – 70 Years of Involvement
Reading Time: 6 minutes(Disponible en français : Le Canada et l’OTAN – 70 ans de participation) In spring 1949, the Government of Canada ratified the North Atlantic Treaty, becoming one of the 12 founding members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). A political, military… Read More ›