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The Defence Fantasy of Alberta Separatism

The American Way of War Is Failing Again

The American Way of War Is Failing Again

The war with Iran is not an aberration. It is the latest demonstration of a military culture built on logistics, firepower, airpower, and hubris.

A Military Built for the American Relationship

Canada’s military culture reflects decades of deliberate political choices, not some hidden loyalty to Washington.

Consequences: Trump’s War of Choice

In Iran, American military power has been paired with strategic incoherence, allied alienation, and consequences that were entirely foreseeable.

Selection and Maintenance of the Aim

Trump’s War Against Iran Has Neither

Watch and Shoot

A return after a pause — and a look at Iran, Canada’s defence strategy, and a changing North American relationship.

This Is What Betrayal Looks Like

A Canadian officer reflects on Afghanistan, the Allied burden, and Trump's deliberate rewriting of history.

Greenland and the Danger of Treating Trump as Rational

Power, ego, and dominance now drive US foreign policy.

America Crosses the Line in Venezuela

For months, the Trump administration has been threatening military action against Venezuela and against the Maduro regime in Caracas.

The F-35 Saga: Bright Idea Time

I didn’t plan on writing another fighter-jet piece… but here we are.