IPIS/Cybersecurity MA Student Jasmine Doobay‑Joseph Publishes with the NATO Association of Canada
IPIS is delighted to highlight Jasmine Doobay‑Joseph, an M.IPIS student specializing in Cybersecurity, for publishing her first article with the NATO Association of Canada. Her piece, “From Unisex to Women‑Specific: Rethinking Equipment Fit in the CAF,” analyzes how combat clothing and protective equipment in the Canadian Armed Forces have historically been based on male body proportions, creating performance and mobility challenges for women.
Drawing on NATO research and lessons from Ukraine, she argues that women‑specific equipment is not a luxury but an operational necessity that improves mobility, reduces fatigue, and strengthens overall force readiness. She concludes that better‑fitting gear is essential for sustaining and advancing women’s participation in the CAF.
Congratulations to Jasmine on this important contribution to national‑security dialogue.