The Centre for International and Defence Policy at Queen’ University is an independent research institute  that facilitates peer reviewed and evidence-based research on international and defence policy issues. The opinions and analysis presented within the content these papers are solely the author’s and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the CIDP, or its affiliates and partners.

The Arbour Report and Supporting Effective Cultural Reform in the Canadian Armed Forces

Brian L. Cox | December 2022

The recent publication of the widely anticipated report by former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour (Arbour Report) addressing the culture of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Department of National Defence (DND) marks yet another milestone in ongoing efforts to foster cultural reform in the military... (read more)

Changing the Canadian Armed Forces' Culture through Training

Hannah Hollander, Stéfanie von Hlatky, Bibora Imre-Millei | July 2021 
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Why Gender Matters in the Military and for its Operations / L'importance de la perspective de genre au sein des forces armées et dans leurs opérations

Stéfanie von Hlatky, Andréanne Lacoursiere | March 2019   
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Deterrence is Back: Can Canada Handle It?

Stéfanie von Hlatky | July 2017   
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Violent Extremism in Canada and Abroad / L'extrémisme violent au Canada et dans le monde

Stéfanie von Hlatky, Nora Ibrahim Abdelrahman | March 2017   
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Standing on Guard for Peace: Canada's Future Role in UN Operations

Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé, Stéfanie von Hlatky | February 2017   
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