Ian Goertz uses the recent speech made by President Hollande following the Paris terror attacks to examine the importance of rhetoric in international relations.
Author: Ian Goertz
Ian Goertz is currently a Research Analyst for Canada’s NATO at the NATO Association of Canada. Ian recently completed his M.A. in Intelligence and Strategic Studies at Aberystwyth University in Wales. Prior to this, he completed his B.A. in Political Science at McMaster University. Ian wrote his dissertation on the role of technological innovation and the intelligence community. His research interests are intelligence and strategic studies, emerging security, international relations of technology and the Internet. He was also a semi-finalist at the Inaugural Cyber 9/12 Student Challenge in Europe, held by the Atlantic Council in Geneva, Switzerland. Ian’s other interests include sports, comic books, video games and science fiction.
How the Internet was Won, and then lost again under TPP
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
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.
Video Games and IR: The Time Gaming Tricked You Into Politics
Do you like video games? Do you like politics? So does Ian!
NATO in Cyberspace—How Important is the Tallinn Manual 2.0?
Ian is discussing the Tallinn Manual 2.0, and what needs to be addressed for Canada and NATO’s future in cyberspace.
Stavanger 2015—Looking ahead to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (Pt. 3)
In Part 3 of this ongoing series, Ian examines a draft by the Science and Technology Committee concerning emerging challenges and opportunities in the Arctic; an important issue at the upcoming Assembly in Stavanger, Norway.
Stavanger 2015—Looking Ahead to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (Pt. 1)
Ian is discussing the major subjects of the upcoming NATO Parliamentary Assembly in a short series.
The Question of Multinationality and NATO Armed Forces
Ian is discussing the nature of multinationality in NATO armed forces and the effects it has on Alliance combat effectiveness.
‘Killer Robots’ and the Future of Security
Ian is discussing the positive impacts that Artificial Intelligence and Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems could play in the future of security and combat.
Could a Canadian Armed Forces Base in Eastern Europe be in Canada’s Future?
Ian discusses the possibility of utilizing NATO’s Readiness Action Plan to establish a Canadian Armed Forces base in Eastern Europe