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Canada’s Defence Contributions: Beyond the Spending Numbers

Richard Martin March 20, 2025 No Comments

In discussions about NATO defence contributions, Canada often faces scrutiny for not meeting the 2% GDP spending guideline. However, this narrow focus overlooks Canada’s strategic significance and operational effectiveness. As the 7th largest spender in NATO, Canada’s unique commitments span North America, the North Atlantic, and Europe, showcasing its vital role in global security. From leading NATO operations in Latvia to supporting Ukraine and maintaining a strong presence in the Indo-Pacific, Canada’s contributions extend far beyond mere numbers. Discover how Canada’s defence strategy prioritizes capabilities and commitments, making it an indispensable ally on the world stage.

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Realism, Power, and the Agency of Small States

Richard Martin March 12, 2025 No Comments

In a world dominated by powerful states, the agency of smaller nations often goes overlooked. Richard Martin challenges the fatalistic view of realism, arguing that smaller states actively shape their security environments through alliances and collective security mechanisms. He highlights how institutions like NATO empower these nations to protect their sovereignty against larger aggressors. As the conflict in Ukraine illustrates, the right to self-defense is not just a privilege of great powers. Discover how smaller states can assert their interests and navigate the complexities of international relations beyond mere power politics.

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Rewriting History: The Danger of Accepting Simplified Narratives

Richard Martin September 15, 2024 No Comments

In this issue, we challenge the oversimplified narratives surrounding Canada’s Cold War role and highlight the critical importance of our contributions to NATO, NORAD, and Arctic defense. As the Arctic becomes a focal point in global competition, understanding our full strategic legacy is key to navigating the complex security challenges of today.

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NATO Must Balance More Arms for Ukraine with its own Needs

Richard Martin February 19, 2024 No Comments

NATO must balance arming Ukraine with the need to maintain its conventional deterrence against Russian threats, not just nuclear deterrence.

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On Tankies

Richard Martin March 4, 2023 2 Comments

I would not have thought that, one year into Putin’s war on Ukraine, there would still be people defending Russia.  Particularly post-Bucha, after the Russian VDV has been revealed as a collection of murderers, rapists, and thieves, I’m unsure how anyone can defend Russia or advocate on Russia’s behalf.   However, some people are slow learners, so here’s a compilation of tankie arguments, with some thoughts in response.

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No, NATO Isn’t Responsible for Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Richard Martin February 19, 2023 1 Comment

There is a widespread belief that Russia’s war of aggression and conquest in Ukraine was somehow caused by the US and, especially, NATO enlargement. This is false.

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Non, l’OTAN n’est pas responsable de l’invasion de l’Ukraine par la Russie

Richard Martin February 19, 2023 No Comments

par Richard Martin Il existe une croyance répandue selon laquelle la guerre d’agression et de conquête de la Russie en Ukraine a été en quelque

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Is the West Going Overboard in “Cancelling” Russia?

Richard Martin March 26, 2022 No Comments

This question was asked by an acquaintance of mine this morning. This is my answer: Not in the least. For the following reasons.

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An Assessment of Russia’s Warfighting Strategy

Richard Martin March 12, 2022 No Comments

War is the systematic application of violent means to attain political ends. It is a contest of wills, with the aim of imposing one’s will on the enemy. The ultimate Russian aim is therefore to destroy Ukraine’s will to resist and to neutralize NATO’s will to commit to the war other than through indirect and long-term means.

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What Fascism Really Is

Richard Martin March 6, 2022 1 Comment

Fascism is the worldview, the Weltanschauung, that sees the grassroots, deeply felt social solidarity and cohesion of nations as both a model and a threat. Fascism is thus an attempt to recreate the same level and type of social cohesion as what reigns seemingly naturally and effortlessly in liberal democracies, but from the top down, rather than the bottom up and laterally between individuals.

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