The NAOC’s Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Program features an in-depth analysis of latest trends, developments, and threats in international security. New security concerns are always on the horizon and our program seeks to examine these domains including global warming, natural resources, drones, urban conflicts, and cyberspace. 

The program’s mandate is to keep Canadians informed on these rapidly developing and increasingly pivotal realms that are integral to all aspects of security.  

Asia-Pacific Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Maritime Nation Sarah Wang Western Europe

A Tale of Two Treaties – Italy v. India

Over a year ago, on February 15, 2012, two Italian marines on board the oil tanker Enrica Lexie, shot and killed two Indian fishermen off the coast of the Arabian Sea near the Indian state of Kerala. A series of events that followed in the past year has now led to the Indian government’s refusal Read More…

Aaron Willschick Asia-Pacific Cyber Security and Emerging Threats The Middle East and North Africa

Trading Humans for Robots: The Battle Against Roadside Bombs in Afghanistan and Iraq

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.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Khalid Mahdi

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.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats

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 Read More…