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To Regain Its Meaningful Role in NATO, Canada Must Make Substantial Changes

To Regain Its Meaningful Role in NATO, Canada Must Make Substantial Changes
A CF-18 Hornet sits on the tarmac at Canadian Forces Base Trenton in Trenton, Canada, on June 20, 2022. The Canadian Press/Lars Hagberg
Andrew Latham
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Commentary

Canada’s contributions to NATO have historically been the hallmark of a reliable ally. For decades, Canadians saw their country as a cornerstone of transatlantic security and continental defense, not only because of geographic location but also because of a deep-seated belief in the principles of collective security and deterrence.

Andrew Latham
Andrew Latham
Author
Andrew Latham, Ph.D., is a tenured professor at Macalester College in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He is also a Senior Washington Fellow with the Institute for Peace and Diplomacy in Ottawa and a non-resident fellow with Defense Priorities, a think tank in Washington, D.C.