Let's Get Real

Tariffs shift from trade tools to coercive diplomacy. Explore how US tariffs impact Canada’s economy, defence, and resources in a transactional world.

Upon the return of a Trump administration, the international order on the Korean Peninsula and in the Indo-Pacific will likely suffer alarmingly. With transactional …

The re-election of Donald Trump underscores – yet again – the need for Canada to execute a real national security and defence strategy. With Trump demanding NATO allies pay their share and …

Explore the complex dynamics of self-determination, where international laws and double standards collide. This article unpacks how nations justify their use of force while often denying others the …

Indian ammunition reaches Ukraine through European channels, raising tensions with Russia as India navigates complex defense export politics. Is India caught in a geopolitical web, or is this …

With overlapping missions and areas of focus, there’s a real risk of conflicting interpretations of North Korea's military actions, different rules of engagement, and potential challenges in …

On this day, we remember the tragic events of September 11, 2001, and the lives lost in one of the most devastating attacks in modern history. The effects of that day rippled across the globe, shaping …

On 25 June 1950, North Korea crossed the 38th parallel to invade South Korea. Today, 75 years later, North Korea continues to prepare its nuclear arsenal to attack the west. Are we ready?

Introducing Let’s Get Real — your go-to for sharp, timely, and trustworthy insights on security and defence issues affecting Canada’s Armed Forces and civilians