12 August 2026

DefenceReport’s editor Stewart Webb joined Professor Walter Dorn about the latest news of the further withdrawal of Canada’s commitment to peacekeeping. Currently, it stands at 26 personnel. Stewart and Walter recorded this as the news broke, as Canada was to celebrate its National Peacekeeping Day on 9 August.

Articles discussed:

Cyber-peacekeeping initiative: https://www.walterdorn.net/pdf/Cyberpeacekeeping-Prevent-and-Manage-Cyberattacks_Dorn-Webb_IJCWT_2019.pdf

Tech-contributing peacekeeping: https://www.walterdorn.net/pdf/Smart-Peacekeeping_IPI-Rpt_Dorn_13July2016.pdf

Peacekeeping training simulator download: https://www.peacekeepingsim.net/play-now/

By Stewart Webb

The editor of DefenceReport and Senior Analyst, Stewart Webb holds a MScEcon in Security Studies from Aberystwyth University and a BA in Political Science from Acadia University. A frequent guest on defence issues for CTV National News, and other Canadian media outlets, his specialities include commentary on terrorist/insurgent activity and Canadian defence issues. Stewart can be contacted at: swebb@defencereport.com