On March 24, 2015, a Germanwings flight carrying 144 passengers and six crewmembers crashed in the French Alps, killing all 150 people on board. Investigations revealed that co-pilot Andreas Lubitz brought down the plane intentionally, after he locked the captain out of the cockpit. Many people posted on social media following the crash, expressing anger Read More…
5. Authors of the NCC
A list of authors, past and present
Women and Girls Caught in Syria’s Civil War
Nancy Kanwal explores how the ongoing Syrian Civil War has deprived women and girls of their most fundamental human rights to health, dignity and security.
Yemen Could Become the Frontline of Conflict in the Middle East
Emily discusses the geopolitical significance of Yemen to other actors in the Middle East.
Unsettling tensions between the U.S. and Canada?
Kevin Hempstead examines recent diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and Canada surrounding the tenure of U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman.
Shedding Light on Ghana’s Energy Crisis
The key to economic and social progress lies in a state’s capacity to use technology and its resources to their fullest potential. For Ghana, electricity has never been more critical.
Whose Fight is it Anyway? Iranian Patrimonialism and the Houthi Threat to Regional Stability
Kabir Bhatia discusses how the Houthi uprisings in Yemen have offered Iran the opportunity to renew its hegemonic aspirations in the Middle East
Sweden’s Uncompromising Diplomat: Margot Wallström
Daniel Waring takes a look at the polarizing figure of Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallström.
Automating Arctic Defence
Paul Pryce examines the potential role drones can play in securing Canada’s Arctic.
Nuclear Iran
With the Iran Deal close to ratification, this infographic outlines some of the key points and main sanctions of the deal.
Japan’s Economy is in Trouble
Kazutaka discusses the challenges that are putting Japan’s economy at risk of disaster










