The Latest Breaking News from CSIS

Western weapons, growing experience harden Ukrainian air defenses against renewed Russian onslaught

Ukraine's air defenses are making great strides in their effort to take down Russian missiles and drones

The Independent UK · May 11, 2023

The Michael Chong affair reveals the federal government's national security incompetence

“The first priority of the Government of Canada is to protect the safety and security of Canadians both at home and abroad.” So says Public Safety Canada.

The Conversation · May 9, 2023

"Persona non grata": Canada expels Chinese diplomat over lawmaker intimidation report

Beijing says it will "resolutely take countermeasures."

Axios · May 9, 2023

Canada's spy agency withheld information about China's threats to lawmaker -PM Trudeau

Canada's spy agency withheld information about Chinese threats against a Canadian lawmaker and his family in 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday, adding that he had told the agency that in the future such threats must be revealed immediately.

Reuters · May 3, 2023

Lawmaker says Canada govt did not inform him of report of China's threats to family

Michael Chong, a lawmaker with Canada's main opposition Conservative party, said on Monday that the country's spy agency did not inform him about threats against him and his family from China that were reported in a Canadian newspaper.

Reuters · May 1, 2023

Construction of China's fifth base in the Antarctic worries west

For the first time since 2018, China is increasing its Antarctic footprint. A Washington-based think tank says Beijing has resumed construction of its fifth station at the South Pole, worrying western governments.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 29, 2023

China ramps up construction on new Antarctic station – report

China is increasing its Antarctic footprint according to new satellite imagery collected by a Washington-based think tank that shows construction has resumed for the first time since 2018 on the country's fifth station in the southern polar region.

Reuters · Apr 18, 2023

Canada faces questions over alleged Chinese interference

An official inquiry is under way into allegations China meddled in elections but some say the influence goes further.

Al Jazeera · Apr 13, 2023

America’s Looming Munitions Crisis

How to fill the missile gap.

Foreign Affairs · Mar 31, 2023

‘This is very bad for them’: months of leaks rattle Canada’s low-profile spy agency

Allegations of attempted meddling by China put uncomfortable spotlight on publicity-shy CSIS

The Guardian - US · Mar 29, 2023