Russian air patrols in the Arctic : are long-range bomber patrols a challenge to canadian security and sovereignty?

Western, and especially Canadian media reported, especially during the period 2007-2011, a significant number of Russian air patrols in the Arctic. These patrols were often described as potential threats for the Canadian security and sovereignty. However, a comparative analysis of the frequency of R...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Lasserre, Frédéric, Têtu, Pierre-Louis
Format: Other/Unknown Material
Language:English
Published: Northern Research Forum 2016
Subjects:
Arctique > Aspect stratégique
Canada > Frontières
Russie > Relations extérieures > 1991-
Canada > Relations extérieures > 21e siècle
Observation aérienne (Science militaire)
Arctic
Canada
Nunavut
Arctique*
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11794/11968
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Summary:Western, and especially Canadian media reported, especially during the period 2007-2011, a significant number of Russian air patrols in the Arctic. These patrols were often described as potential threats for the Canadian security and sovereignty. However, a comparative analysis of the frequency of Russian air patrols in the Arctic and in other areas of operation attest to the rather low level of activity of the Russian air force. This suggests the narrative about the would-be Russian air threat reflects either misinformation or an oriented political discourse.

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