Policy Brief Re-evaluating the Defence and Security Landscape: - The Pan Domain

This brief evaluates the concept of PDO/MDO and the opportunities and constraints for Canada and its allies to implement the approach into a doctrine. [...] The most Kingston, Ontario Canada K7L 3N6 cidp@queensu.ca November 2022 Re-evaluating the Defence and Security Landscape: The Pan Domain Approach Volume 8, Issue 4 Re-evaluating the Defence and Security Landscape: The Pan Domain Approach general purpose of the PDO/MDO concepts is to defeat adversaries and defend national security by enhancing the military’s ability to achieve military objectives. [...] While Canada and its allies highlight the importance of alliances and partnerships, the expected extent of their roles are suggestive of a disconnect between the US and Canada and its other allies, which can impact the capabilities of PDO/MDO. [...] However, PDO/MDO concepts represent a qualitative change in addressing security challenges, and while the purpose of the concepts is broad, the expansiveness allows flexibility to enable the concepts to remain viable in the context of future technological and geopolitical developments. [...] The success of the PDO/MDO concepts is reliant on adequate funding, the procurement of effective technology, the ability for the military to develop its culture effectively, engagement among military and non-military organizations, and alignment across allies and partners.