Another turn in the 12-year-long debacle to replace the CF-18: Richard Shimooka in the Vancouver Sun
The F-35 has been recommended twice — and there is every reason to believe it will ultimately be selected again, almost 12 years...
Combating toxic cultures requires leadership, whether in the military or hockey: Richard Shimooka in the Vancouver Sun
As Richard Shimooka writes in the Vancouver Sun, when it comes to toxic cultures in military or hockey, "leadership has been conspicuously absent...
Friends of Canada still in Afghanistan face immeasurable risks to their lives: Richard Shimooka in the Vancouver Sun
Thus far Canada’s response to the collapse of the government of Afghanistan has been a disaster, but there is still time to address...
All our lives are inseparably tied to foreign affairs: Richard Shimooka in the Vancouver Sun
Like with 9/11, the COVID-19 pandemic should have led to a reappraisal of the role foreign affairs plays in our lives, writes Richard...
We Are Out of Afghanistan, But Over 1,200 Canadians Are Still Trapped There: Richard Shimooka with Arlene Bynon
Guest Host of On Point Arlene Bynon speaks with Macdonald-Laurier Institute Senior Fellow Richard Shimooka on the still-degrading situation in Afghanistan now that...
Canada’s obligation to Afghans: Richard Shimooka for Inside Policy
Those who helped Canada’s effort in Afghanistan are now in dire need of assistance as a result. Canada must do everything in its...
Does Canada need to buy new fighter jets? Yes: Richard Shimooka in the Toronto Star
The security challenges and needs facing Canada are quite visible to even casual observers of the news today. We ignore it at our...
The lessons Canada's military didn't learn from the Somalia inquiry: Richard Shimooka in the National Post
The sexual misconduct crisis now facing the Forces points to broader systemic issues the Somalia inquiry tried, and failed, to address, writes Richard...
The Decline of Canada’s Defence Aviation industry: Richard Shimooka in the Hill Times
If the government is serious in its desire to sustain the aerospace, and defence aerospace industry, it must do so through a well-reasoned...
Canada should stand on guard in the post-COVID Era: Richard Shimooka for Inside Policy
The world is becoming increasingly unstable and military force may be required to ensure this country’s security and prosperity, writes Richard Shimooka. By...