WRITER PROFILE

JAMES CARELESS
Journalist

James Careless is an experienced freelance journalist whose credits include NBC-TV, CBC TV, CBC Radio, NPR, Radio Canadian International and Radio Earth International. Careless writes extensively on defense issues. He is based in Ottawa.

Articles by this writer

January 2010  |  Magazine

Mexico’s military is embroiled in a civil war with the country’s drug cartels. It’s an battle with no apparent end in sight, and in which the very reason for bringing troops into the fray may well be their undoing.

November 2009  |  Magazine

With some 1.4 million people actively serving in its armed forces, India has the third-largest military in the world.

September 2009  |  Magazine

With no tangible military threats to worry about, the impetus behind foreign missions is to use military resources to do humanitarian and political good, plus provide support to Australia and other western allies.

July 2009  |  Magazine

The Russian military is one of the largest military establishments in the world today, but in dire need of modernization and social reform.

May 2009  |  Magazine

Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) have become the most serious threat to Canada’s mission in Afghanistan. Established to spearhead Canada’s response to the IED threat, the C-IED Task Force is the CF’s prime weapon in this battle.

May 2009  |  Magazine

Specially-modified civilian aircraft can support specialized missions for less cost.