June 2025

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By Kristen Csenkey 

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This paper explores how quantum sensing technologies have the potential to alter defence capabilities in the maritime domain. It explores how states are developing and implementing quantum sensor technologies through policy, trials, and defence programs and concludes by reflecting on the implications of these specific quantum technologies for Canadian policymakers and practitioners within the context of a dynamic maritime security agenda.

February 2025

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By Sergey Sukhankin

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This report is a short examination of Russia’s perception of Arctic security. It focuses on its fears and posturing, with recommendations for Canada on dealing with Moscow in the region, both now and in the longer-term. This analysis is a condensed version of the longer Canadian Maritime Security Network report on the same subject: The “Fourth Battle” for the Arctic (March 2025).

February 2025

 

By Adam Lajeunesse

 

An overview of Canada's evolving Arctic defence policy through an evaluation of Our North Strong and Free (ONSF) and Canada’s Arctic Foreign Policy (AFP).

January 2025

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By Michael Cabral

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Housing both its second-strike capabilities and extensive non-nuclear long-range precisionstrike systems, the Northern Fleet plays a central role in Russia’s concept of strategicdeterrence. This article examines the Russian way of war and assesses the role the Russian Navy – particularly the submarine force – plays in Russian deterrence strategies. Drawingon lessons from the second phase of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it assesses the threatposed by the Northern Fleet to Canadian, continental, and allied security. It advocates fora greater allied naval presence, along and within Arctic access points, and highlights therole Canada that should play in this broader effort.