The Undocumented: Social Inclusion in a Modern World

Explore the challenges faced by the undocumented communities in the world and how new technologies can improve their life.

Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems- Changing the Environment of Warfare

Canada, Defense, Emerging Security, Human Rights, Intelligence & National Security, International Law & Policy, International Relations, Peace & Security, Sandra Song, Security, Technology, Terrorism, The United States of America, United Nations March 24, 2016 Sandra Song

Sandra Song discusses the two-sided challenge of the Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS) and its implications for the future of warfare, as an introduction to Canada’s Defence Perspectives 2020-2050: Recapitalization and the Canadian Forces

Control and Care in the Surveillance Age

Canada, Defense, Emerging Security, Intelligence & National Security, International Law & Policy, Kelsey Berg, Security, Society, Technology, The United States of America December 18, 2015 Kelsey Berg

Kelsey Berg provides a philosophical analysis of modern surveillance, with a surface overview of the Canadian surveillance context.

The Uncertain Future of the USN’s Future Destroyer

Defence Spending, Defense, Julie-Anne Labonté, Naval Issues, Naval Modernization, Procurement, Technology, The United States of America December 17, 2015 Julie-Anne Labonte

The USN unveils its newest stealth destroyer, the DDG-1000 Zumwalt class

The USAF’s (secret) Long Range Strike Bomber: Estimates and Speculation

Defence Spending, Defense, Investment, Julie-Anne Labonté, Procurement, Technology, The United States of America December 9, 2015 Julie-Anne Labonte

Julie-Anne writes on the development of the USAF’s new bomber

Japanese Defence Budget: Keeping pace with the neighbors and an eye on its islands

Asia-Pacific, Defence Spending, Defense, Development, Diplomatic Relations, Energy & Resources, International Law & Policy, Naval Issues, Naval Modernization, Procurement, Security, Technology December 2, 2015 Julie-Anne Labonte

In her debut article, Julie-Anne examines the strategic underpinnings of Japan’s 2016 defence budget

Climate Mitigation: Military Innovation and Spillovers

Climate Change, Defence Spending, Development, Diplomatic Relations, Emerging Security, Energy & Resources, Global Governance, International Law & Policy, International Relations, Matthew Rae, NGOs, Technology, United Nations November 25, 2015 Matthew Rae

Matthew Rae discusses the importance of including the military when discussing climate change mitigation.

How the Internet was Won, and then lost again under TPP

Asia-Pacific, Canada, Culture, cyber security, Global Governance, Ian Goertz, International Relations, Investment, Security, Security, Trade and the Economy, Society, Technology, The United States of America, Trade November 20, 2015 Ian Goertz

As part of the NATO Association of Canada’s series of articles about the Trans-Pacific Partnership, Ian Goertz explores how the landmark deal will affect Internet rights, including copyright, privacy and security.

Cyberspace and the Future of Security

Cyber Security and Information Warfare, Emerging Security, Ian Goertz, Intelligence & National Security, International Relations, ISIS, Islamic State, Peace & Conflict Studies, Security, Society, Taliban, Technology, Terrorism November 9, 2015 Ian Goertz

As the global security landscape is going beyond physical space, Ian Goertz examines how cyberspace is becoming a new domain for security threats and cyber crimes.

Taking a Look at the BattleView 360

Afghanistan, Canada, Canadian Armed Forces, Defence Spending, Defense, Paul Pryce, Peace & Security, Security, Technology November 3, 2015 Paul Pryce

The defence industry is looking at improving battlefield communication. Paul Pryce explains that one new system seems to have the Canadian Armed Forces’ attention.

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