How could Canada deter an invasion? Nukes and mandatory military service

The article "How could Canada deter an invasion? Nukes and mandatory military service" from The Conversation explores Canada's defense strategies in the context of evolving global threats. It discusses the debate over whether Canada should consider developing its own nuclear deterrent, especially given uncertainties about the reliability of the U.S. nuclear umbrella. 

In 1968, Canadian Army personnel prepare to load a Genie AIR-2 Air Intercept Rocket, which had the capability of being armed with a nuclear warhead, onto an interceptor aircraft. (Library and Archives Canada)

The article also examines the potential implementation of mandatory military service to bolster national defense capabilities. However, it highlights Canada's current challenges, including underfunded and underprepared armed forces, and the nation's historical stance against nuclear armament, as evidenced by its support for treaties like the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. The piece underscores the need for Canada to reassess its defense policies to address modern security concerns effectively.

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