Author: Touraj Riazi

A Canadian immigrant born in Kuwait, Touraj made Montréal his permanent home in 2012, where he obtained a B.A. in Political Science (2017) at Concordia. He is continuing his education by pursuing a M.A. at Sciences Po Paris and will graduate July 2020. Touraj presently serves the NAOC as a returning Policy Analyst and is responsible for the Cyber Security and Information Warfare program. He is the former Editor of the NATO’s International Arc of Crisis section and simultaneously served as a Project Manager and Event Coordinator. Touraj was also a Director at the Canadian Center for Strategic Studies (CCSS) where he concurrently served as one of the Editors in Chief. Previously, he was also a Project Manager for the Canadian Turkish Business Council. He can be contacted at touraj.riazi@natoassociation.ca

Event Intelligence, AI & Canada: Interview with Andy Ellis

Touraj Riazi had the privilege of interviewing Andy Ellis, current VP of Corporate Strategy at EVNTL. We discussed EVNTL, its use of AI and the implications. Andy Ellis was formerly the Assistant Director of Operations at the Canadian Security and Intelligence Services.

Know The CCDCOE: Interview with Director Col. Jaak Tarien

Cyber Security and Information Warfare, Touraj Riazi January 29, 2020 Touraj Riazi

Touraj Riazi had the privilege of interviewing Col. Jaak Tarien, Director of NATO’s Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE). The interview concentrates on the functions of the CCDCOE and how they enhance the Alliance’s cybersecurity. Canada is currently in the process of joining the CCDCOE.

Words with a Veteran: Why Canadian Sacrifices Still Matter

Canada's NATO, Society, Culture, and Security, Touraj Riazi November 11, 2019 Touraj Riazi

A recent conversation with a Canadian WWII veteran reminded me that truly remembering Canadian sacrifices entails more than simply placing a pin through a hole.

Corporate Self-Defence in the Wild West of Cyberspace

Cyber Security and Information Warfare, Touraj Riazi November 1, 2019 Touraj Riazi

What risks do governments face when barely any international regulations guides private sector actions in cyber space?

Filling Gaps: Cyberspace & Grey Zone Dangers

Cyber Security and Information Warfare, Touraj Riazi September 24, 2019 Touraj Riazi

States always attempt to act in accordance with international law but what happens when none exists?

Interview with Gen. Ray Henault: Canada’s Defence Policy in Review

Canadian Armed Forces, Touraj Riazi December 11, 2017 Touraj Riazi

Touraj Riazi’s interview on Canada’s Defence Policy with Gen (Ret’d) Henault, a member of the Minister’s Advisory Panel for Canada’s 2017 Defence Policy Review.

Interview with Gen. Ray Henault: On NATO

Canada's NATO, Touraj Riazi December 7, 2017 Touraj Riazi

The first part of Touraj Riazi’s interview with Gen. (Ret’d) Ray Henault on NATO, Canada’s contribution to it, alliance credibility and NATO’s Rapid Response Forces.