The Canadian Armed Forces is not an emergency disaster relief agency, no matter how much the Government wishes it were so.
20 August 2023 This summer Canada has been utterly pummelled by wildfires. Along with this, Canadians have been inundated with politicians standing in front of disaster relief efforts with sleeves…
The coup that wasn’t – Putin now needs to figure out how to remove Prigozhin and his Wagner Group
24 June 2023 Tensions between the Russian military and Yevgeny Prigozhin’s private military corporation, the Wagner Group, have been on a medium simmer for months. The divergence between Prigozhin and…
Russians invading Russia – Ukraine’s Short-Term Gains, and Long-Term Headaches
25 May 2023 * Feature Photo from the Liberty of Russia Legion and not the Russian Volunteer Corps Ukraine does not take responsibility for the Belgorod Raid, stating that two…
UK Provides Long-Range Storm Shadow Missiles to Ukraine – What Happens Now?
12 May 2023 The UK delivered an unspecified number of long-range Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine. It is developed by MBDA which was created in 2001 after a merger…
A Defence Hangover – Canada’s Liberal Party Convention and Policy Resolutions
9 May 2023 The 2023 Liberal Party convention has come and gone. Delegations from the provinces and the young Liberal party members descended upon Ottawa. Debauchery usually ensues. I remember…
Gazprom Raises a Mercenary Army – will it be Wagner’s downfall or Putin’s?
3 May 2023 Everyone is waiting on bated breath for Ukraine’s counteroffensive. Where will it take place? Will the Russian lines and chain of command crumble? Will the counteroffensive be…
A Year of Dithering: The War in Ukraine
28 February 2023 A year into the war in Ukraine and I am still left totally baffled by the utter stupidity of the ongoing “debate” occurring within NATO countries. I…
Wagner Group’s Incursion in Africa Leaves Bodies and Strengthens Russia’s Economy
6 February 2023 The military-ruled government of Burkina Faso declared that France has one month to withdraw its troops from the country. In September, Burkina Faso had its second coup…
Turkey’s Nearing Elections Present Challenges for NATO
1 February 2022 Turkey faces a general election in May that holds the potential to end Erdoğan’s two-decade grip on the country. This is of major significance to Turkey’s often-neglectful…
Why Canada Should, but Won’t Send Leopard Tanks to Ukraine
20 January 2023 There is mounting pressure on Ukraine’s allies to provide main battle tanks. The next phase of the war will be a Spring Offensive for both the Russians…
