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Insights from the Simulator: A Conversation with Dr. Tim Cooley
Welcome to Project O Five podcast where we explore the intersection of intelligence, security, and technology. I’m your host, Kagusthan Ariaratnam. In my former life, I saw conflict from the ground up—first as a child soldier, then as an intelligence operative. I learned that war is a brutal, deeply human affair. But the landscape of…
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The improbability of the United States’ military invasion of Canada
This paper explores the improbability of a United States military invasion of Canada to annex it as its 51st state, analyzing strategic, economic, political, and legal considerations. The passage of the No Invading Allies Act, which prohibits military incursions into Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Canal, further cements the unlikelihood of such an event. Additionally,…
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An Examination of Defence Funding Allocation in the Trudeau Government’s Federal Budget 2024
The allocation of defense funding is of utmost importance for a country’s security and sovereignty in the global arena. The recent federal budget 2024 by the Trudeau government has made a critical decision in this regard, which is expected to have far-reaching impacts (Government of Canada, 2024). This essay will delve deeper into the intricacies…