Aaron Willschick takes a look at the technological evolution of the Afghanistan and Iraq Wars and the use of bomb ‘sniffing’ robots that are saving the lives of many soldiers.
Category: Emerging Security
The NAOC’s Emerging Security Program features an in-depth look at the latest trends in the field of Canadian and international security – drones, cyber security, emerging technology, and natural resources. The program’s mandate is to provide Canadians with security related analysis and perspective so as to equip Canadians with the knowledge they need to form a full and balanced opinion of Canadian and international affairs.
International Condemnation of the North Korean Nuclear Test: Firmness in the Face of Insanity?
On February 12, 2013, North Korea conducted its third nuclear test. This article examines North Korean actions and rhetoric in the aftermath of the test, and the impact of international sanctions.
Re-defining NATO’s Role in Energy Security: Far more than just ‘boots on the ground’
Energy has become a growing concern for international security as new risks are posed by the suspension or shortage of global energy resources. The need to maintain safe, reliable and adequate energy supplies will be an increasing priority of the 21st century. As former U.S. Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton explained during an address […]
India, the Arctic and Canada: A Geopolitical Waltz
At first glance, India might raise some questions as to why it would have an interest in the Arctic, being located in South Asia and having nearly an entire ocean to itself. However, a deeper examination will reveal that India has very good reasons to pay attention to the Arctic: environmental and economic, both of […]
The Connected Forces Initiative: NATO’s (Im)practical Road to Interoperability
Aaron Willschick takes a look at NATO’s Connected Forces Initiative and the major difficulties that go along with building interoperability within an alliance of self-interested members.
Canada’s Turn to Lead the Arctic: Focus and Priorities
As Sweden cedes its two-year leadership of the Arctic Council this year, it will be Canada’s turn to lead the Arctic nations, starting in May. Already, speculation is growing about what priorities Canada will be setting under its tenure, with the foci drifting between the environment, drilling, shipping and mineral resource development. In the next […]
Following the Aid Money
Gus Constantinou, the NATO Council’s UN commentator, discusses the Syrian refugee crisis, humanitarian aid and organizational inaction.
Friend or Foe? The Peculiarity of NATO-Russia Relations
In taking account of some recent events and interactions between the two sides, Aaron Willschick examines the peculiarity and unpredictability of the NATO-Russia relationship.
Coming Full Circle: Canada’s Chairmanship of the Arctic Council
Sarah Danruo Wang discusses Canada’s upcoming chairmanship of the Arctic Council and the major concerns that will pervade the Council’s agenda in 2013 The chairmanship of the Arctic Council will rotate to Canada in May 2013 for a two-year term. With participation from Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and the United States, this […]
Looking Over Your Shoulder: NATO and the Rise of ‘Green on Blue’ Attacks in Afghanistan
Aaron Willschick looks at the increase of ‘green on blue attacks’ as the latest evidence that NATO’s best before date in Afghanistan is well past due.