Defence policy should be an amalgamation of perspectives: Richard Shimooka in The Hill Times
While the DND leadership put forward what it believed to be the best approach, Mark Norman’s advice itself changed what government policy was,...
Europe remembers Canada's pivotal role in D-Day. Why don't Canadians? Richard Shimooka in the National Post
Unfortunately, the history of Canada’s critical contribution at D-Day has become forgotten, despite its importance, writes Richard Shimooka. By Richard Shimooka, June 6,...
Canadians should be outraged by the Liberals' fighter jet debacle: Richard Shimooka in the National Post
It’s a curious quirk about our politics: had this been any other policy area, it would be easy fodder for a scandal. However,...
Assessing the Damage from Canada’s Fighter Replacement Fiasco: New MLI Report
OTTAWA, ON (May 6, 2019): In a hard-hitting new Macdonald-Laurier Institute report, MLI Senior Fellow Richard Shimooka takes a critical look at the...
Canada has the worst military procurement system in the Western World: Richard Shimooka in the Hill Times
If Canada is serious about improving its defence procurement system, it requires a comprehensive set of reforms that addresses multiple issues simultaneously. There...
MLI's Shimooka available to comment on scathing AG report, ailing RCAF
OTTAWA (November 20, 2018) Today, the Office of the Auditor General released a scathing report on Canada’s failed plans for the Royal Canadian...
The consequences of politicized procurement for Canada’s military: Richard Shimooka in iPolitics
Much to all Canadians' detriment, a deep level of politicization has eroded trust and contributed to real consequences for the Canadian military and...
The pilot retention crisis facing Canada’s air force: New MLI commentary
OTTAWA, ON (October 11, 2018): The Canada-US relationship has been front and centre in public view over the past year, with trade disputes...
Prague Spring offers us lessons against repression: Richard Shimooka in Toronto Sun
We are at an inflection point in the global system where the forces of illiberalism and repression are ascendant, especially in China, writes...
When allies were friends: Trump must learn from the Berlin Airlift victory: Richard Shimooka in the Globe and Mail
It is difficult to imagine a greater contrast in U.S. foreign policy between the Berlin Airlift and the spectacle witnessed over the past...
