As a student in the dual degree program between Sciences Po Paris and Columbia University, Jaiden Ahuja studies political science, international relations, and human rights. With an interest in how contemporary challenges intersect with legal, political, and security concerns, Jaiden has researched the emerging deep-sea mining race between China and the United States for the Columbia Political Review, as well as the tensions that forensic AI poses to human rights at Sciences Po Paris. Having worked in Greece, France, and Canada, Jaiden brings an appreciation for diverse perspectives and sustained dialogue. As a former intern with the Canadian Red Cross, he appreciates the efforts that Canadian non-profit organizations are making towards helping communities across Canada. With works featured by ELSA International, The L.A Insider High Times, The Stanford Daily, & The Canadian League of Poets, he is eager to contribute to The NAOC.
Cyber Security and Emerging Threats

The Battle for the Brain: Cognitive Warfare is Already Here

As some of history’s greatest military strategists have contended, human will is central to conflict. Yet, as emerging technologies capable of altering emotions, reasoning, and ultimately, human will, are progressively used to cause divide and modify conduct, NATO must place increasing importance on the cognitive domain of conflict.