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Canada and the World
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kEiThZ
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afransen
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Not encouraging for speedy implementation. It sounds like in the short term, the government should be focusing on infrastructure (training capacity, housing, etc.-- timely with the downturn in construction) and simplified procurements, with more off-the-shelf systems not requiring extensive customization/specifications. Not sure how much they can realistically shovel out the door in the near term short of pay increases and the like.
kEiThZ
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As a former 3 CSD member I endorse this one....
www.theglobeandmail.com
Opinion: Canada faces a once-in-a-generation opportunity to stake a serious claim in space
As Ottawa announces historic levels of defence spending, wise investments into space systems would jump-start domestic industries and technologies while setting Canada up to lead in the future
www.theglobeandmail.com
kEiThZ
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For those who think the threat is exaggerated....
www.telegraph.co.uk
Russia massing nuclear fleet in Arctic Circle ‘for war with Nato’
Moscow building up on Kola peninsula and testing new weapons, Norway’s defence minister warns
www.telegraph.co.uk
Full Metal Junkie
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For those who think the threat is exaggerated....
Russia massing nuclear fleet in Arctic Circle ‘for war with Nato’
Moscow building up on Kola peninsula and testing new weapons, Norway’s defence minister warns
And then there is the issue of the transatlantic fiberoptic communication cables. Russia has made it clear that one of the first things they'll do, should it come to blows with NATO, is they will cut the coms cables off the coast of Ireland. Ireland being a non-NATO nation with zero defenses. Ireland already caught Russians spying on the cable infrastructure back in 2020. And Russian naval vessels have been spotted doing training runs in 2024. If they succeed, that's going to thoroughly mess with global communications and cause all sorts of informational chaos and disarray. Some background:
Then again, Russia is a paper tiger. They are coming up on a 4-year anniversary of a 14-day "special military operation" against Ukraine - a nation without a navy and up until recently without airpower. And the only equipment Ukraine was allowed to field is the hand-me-down NATO tech from 70's and 80's plus their tiny stockpiles of Soviet equipment of the same vintage. And Russia can't even deal with that. It would be suicidal for Russia to go to war with NATO. I say that with the full understanding that even though it is obvious that the attack on NATO by Russia would be suicidal, it doesn't mean Russia will not attack. Their dear supreme leader has shown time and again that he does not make rational decisions. Probably because he is so far removed from reality, he is incapable of making rational decisions anymore. So if he gets enough reports on his table about how weak and disjointed NATO members are, that America will not back Europe if he invades, he might just be crazy enough to try.
Although I would think that the arctic fleet will be used as a standoff threat rather than for the initial attack. If Russia decides to attack NATO, it would most likely be a ground invasion of Baltic states, starting with Estonia and/or Latvia.
JasonParis
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Despite my Orange routes, I do hope that an eventual United Ireland will come with IE joining NATO (and perhaps the Commonwealth too, to appease the Unionists).
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UtakataNoAnnex
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...nothing like being sandwiched between two mad kings. /bleh
kEiThZ
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Ireland is super interesting. Massively benefits from NATO. But stays outside, actively chirps against it, and has politicians that routinely act like Russian puppets.
narduch
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Russian puppets because they rightfully call out Israel for committing genocide.
kEiThZ
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Russian puppets because they regularly excuse Russian aggression in Europe
Not everything is about Israel. Jeez.
narduch
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kEiThZ
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Ireland's president has routinely held views that mimic Russian talking points. Or try to "both sides" the argument. Including blaming NATO for the war in Ukraine. But hey. It's a long tradition. Right up there with staying neutral during WWII. Guess they couldn't decide who the good guys were. The English were colonial pricks. So I guess it's hard to choose between them and you know, the Nazis.
They aren't at Orban levels yet. But there's still time and maybe Putin needs to up the sponsorship.
A New President, Neutrality and an EU Presidency: Ireland’s Defence Dilemma
The election of Catherine Connolly as Ireland’s President will raise concerns in Europe about a shift in Ireland towards isolationism that stands at odds with the EU’s commitment to rapidly increase collective defence spending and defence cooperation.
www.rusi.org
narduch
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Rusi.org is not an objective sourceIreland's president has routinely held views that mimic Russian talking points. Or try to "both sides" the argument. Including blaming NATO for the war in Ukraine. But hey. It's a long tradition. Right up there with staying neutral during WWII. Guess they couldn't decide who the good guys were. The English were colonial pricks. So I guess it's hard to choose between them and you know, the Nazis.
They aren't at Orban levels yet. But there's still time and maybe Putin needs to up the sponsorship.
A New President, Neutrality and an EU Presidency: Ireland’s Defence Dilemma
The election of Catherine Connolly as Ireland’s President will raise concerns in Europe about a shift in Ireland towards isolationism that stands at odds with the EU’s commitment to rapidly increase collective defence spending and defence cooperation.
Full Metal Junkie
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Granted, RUSI is majorly funded by US and UK governments:
Source: RUSI funding disclosures
Question though - is there anything factually incorrect in their article's summary of Catherine Connolly's stance on Irish defence spending and isolationism?
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