“By having a sharp focus on mission and personnel, and tracking the patterns over time, Kasurak makes a very important contribution to understanding how we got here. The book is also extremely relevant at the moment as the Canadian military has to do something it does not want to do: think about operating without the US.”

Stephen M. Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs, Carleton University

“The Unequal Dialogue is a clear-eyed and authoritative account of how power, politics, and principle have shaped Canada’s civil-military relationship for more than six decades. By weaving diverse debates – from Cold War strategy to inclusion and accountability – into a single, compelling narrative, Kasurak illuminates why the dialogue has remained unequal and unresolved. This is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the forces that have defined, constrained, and contested Canada’s profession of arms.”

Howard G. Coombs, associate professor of history, Royal Military College of Canada