The Politics of Security Studies in Canada

Published February 21, 2007

At a time of heightened security concerns in the aftermath of 9/11, the study of security and defence in Canada has gained a new prominence. But defence and security studies can be controversial, especially at times when issues like the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are so politically divisive.

Currently, there are 12 Canadian universities with centres that specialize in security and defence studies, in addition to one centre that...