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Manufacturing Sovereignty: Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy and the Middle Power Paradox

Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy correctly recognizes that sovereignty must be rebuilt through industrial capacity, but its “Build-Partner-Buy” model risks conflating national economic priorities with military effectiveness. As Canada is a middle power whose security has always depended on alliances, this article argues that strategic autonomy must prioritize diversification in military supply and specialization.

Posted On : Published By : Sophie Gandell
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An Arctic Tug-of-War: Greenland, American Expansionism, and Its Effect on International Structure

With President Trump’s recent interest in procuring Greenland from Denmark, regional dominance seems more important to the U.S. than ever. This article will explore the economic and strategic implications of a potential American acquisition of Greenland, the accuracy of claims that the acquisition of Greenland is imperative to national security, and Greenland’s place in President Trump’s grander strategy of expansionism. Is the move truly for defense interests, or a facade for financial gain, and how will Denmark and other U.S. allies react to potentially aggressive actions by the Trump administration to take Greenland?

Posted On : Published By : Larry Sun