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...
Confronting a New Geo-Strategic Environment in the Post-COVID-19 Era: New MLI Paper
OTTAWA, ON (November 10, 2020): The COVID-19 pandemic has already reshaped life for many Canadians. However, the most significant long-term impact of the...
Ocasio-Cortez’s Twitch stream is a masterclass in political communications: Richard Shimooka in the Toronto Star
The ability to effectively utilize new media in a genuine and effective way is a major advantage. Perhaps one day people will look...
It's an increasingly unstable world out there. Canada's military should be prepared: Richard Shimooka in the National Post
The trajectory of international relations suggests military force may be required to ensure this country’s security and prosperity, writes Richard Shimooka in the...
Why Canadians should care about the Azerbaijani-Armenia conflict: Richard Shimooka in the National Post
Even as we deal with the effects of the pandemic at home, we cannot ignore developments and conflicts abroad, writes Richard Shimooka in...
Fighting COVID-19 will require unity of purpose and understanding: Richard Shimooka in the National Post
Societal views on the COVID-19 pandemic span a broad spectrum. Our society is without defining experiences, instead becoming increasingly pluralistic and diverse in...
How should Canada approach its China problem?: Richard Shimooka in The Diplomat
The Meng Wanzhou affair is a wake-up call: Canada needs to get serious about the China challenge, writes Richard Shimooka. By Richard Shimooka,...
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,...
