The Torch
Illuminating Security and Defence Issues
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Quantum Readiness in a Changling Global Security Environment
11 May, 2026
(57 minutes) On February 10, the Centre for International and Defence Policy hosted Situation Report Quantum (SITREP-Q), a conference reviewing Canada’s quantum strategy in a changing global security environment. The conference included briefs from leaders in the National Quantum Secretariat, Department of National Defence, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, and Quantum Industry Canada, alongside roundtable discussions with policy experts and industry leaders.
What makes quantum computers SO powerful?
8 April, 2026 | 25 minutes
A sufficiently large quantum computer if built would be capable of undermining all widely deployed public key algorithms in a five to ten year time frame....
Fareed’s Take: Russia and China’s new nuclear strategy
10 March, 2026
11 Minutes. CNN’s Fareed Zakaria discusses the collapse of past nuclear deterrence initiatives and the danger in a new three-sided nuclear arms race. ...
F-35, Submarines, Golden Dome: The Canadian Choices America Is Watching Closely
2 February, 2026
Washington’s intensified focus on Greenland is framed as homeland risk management driven by polar vulnerabilities that cut across Greenland and Canada’s northern approaches....
Canada Considers PERMANENT Base In The Baltics
4 January, 2026
Some potentially huge news for Canadian Forces AND the Baltics as Canada’s military operations command is evaluating the feasibility of a permanent base in Latvia. Canadian Forces have already been conducting 6-month-long rotations in the Baltic nation since 2017.
Hegseth At National War College
13 December, 2025
Pete Hegseth delivers remarks at the National War College....
Canadian Light Infantry Battalion Rapidly Deployed To NATO’s Eastern Flank
13 November, 2025
On October 23rd it was disclosed that Canada had ralidly deployed a light infantry battalion to Latvia to both test and prove that its military has the ability to provide a surge of troops should the situation require it. It turns out these types of exercises happen from time to time with many of the NATO multinational units on the alliance’s eastern flank.
Are China, India and Russia banding together against the U.S.?
13 October, 2025
An economic summit in China is highlighting a significant warming between Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Andrew Chang explains what each leader stands to gain from an emerging alliance that comes as U.S. President Donald Trump's global tariffs and negotiating tactics upend the world order we've come to know....
What Does Palantir Actually Do? No HYPE, Just FACTS.
5 September, 2025
Ever wondered what Palantir actually does? How do they make money? Who are their customers? It might surprise you. Get the low down on Palantir without the hype.
Five reasons why Iran is involved in so many global conflicts
27 July 2025 -
Behind many of the world’s conflict flashpoints there’s one country that keeps being mentioned: Iran. Iran used to be this powerful state, an empire, but it has lost that power.