NATO, deterrence and what it means for Canada

Deterrence made a comeback in 2014, following Russia’s annexation of Crimea, and was featured prominently in the NATO communiqués during the Wales and Warsaw summits.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović at a NATO summit in July 2016. Photograph courtesy of NATO

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BY STéFANIE VON HLATKY

May 29, 2017

KINGSTON, ONT.—The Canadian government has decided to postpone the unveiling of its defence policy review until after the NATO meeting in Brussels, which was held last week. This was President Donald Trump’s first visit to NATO headquarters and allies were looking for signals that he is commit...

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