Research

The Canadian Maritime Security Network is an interdisciplinary research network that partners with diverse organizations and institutions focused on maritime security. The network not only supports research from its partners but also develops its own initiatives to improve Canadian understanding of the subject, integrating external insights and expertise to guide policy.

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Analysis

Analysis papers are comprehensive and analytical research documents that examine critical issues related to defence and security.

Books & Volumes

Our books and volumes are monograph length works, providing comprehensive and in-depth analysis of important maritime securty issues.

Briefing Notes

Short, prescriptive notes, this collection contains CMSN's public-facing briefings, designed to advise government and defence officials on specific topics.

Commentaries

Commentaries are in-depth opinion pieces covering current issues in the field of maritime security and defence. This work is produced by CMSN staff and fellows and publsihed through the network and its partners.

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iDEAS Papers

The iDEAS Papers are short, policy-relevant notes providing ‘outside the box’ thinking and new ideas on questions of maritime defence and security.

Red Team

The Red Team Series is a collection of threat analyses, designed to identify Canadian vulnerabilities by anticipating potential adversary action.

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Reports

Our produced and sponsored reports are in-depth examinations of topics direclty relevant to Canadian maritime security.

Arctic Operational Histories

The Arctic Operational History Series seeks to provide context and background to Canada’s defence operations and responsibilities in the North by resuscitating important, but forgotten, Canadian Armed Forces reports, histories, and defence material from previous generations of Arctic operations.