5. Authors of the NCC

A list of authors, past and present
Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Development Health Jordan Michael Philips Refugee Rights Syria The Middle East and North Africa

Syrian Refugees in Jordan: Loss of Free Healthcare and Recurrent Deportations

In his latest article, Michael explores Jordan’s capacity to absorb refugees fleeing Syria’s war and to provide adequate health care and education services.
Africa Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Islamic State Kabir Bhatia Security Syria Terrorism Western Europe Women in Security

Understanding the Contradictions of the Islamist Jihad Part I: Martyrdom as Female Empowerment or Female Repression?

Kabir Bhatia tries to make sense of the contradictions inherent in the fight for a fundamentalist Islamist order by female Jihadis.

"Peter the Great"
Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Eastern Europe and Russia Energy & Resources Maritime Nation Stefano Spensieri The Arctic

The Coldest War: Part One

There is a new ‘cold’ war brewing between northern states, a war over arctic sovereignty.  With global temperatures rising and arctic ice melting, previously unnavigable paths have now opened up. For a few months out of the year, new passages are allowing for transportation, as well as mineral, oil and gas exploration. This means increased Read More…
Canada Canadian Armed Forces Defense Energy & Resources International Law & Policy Maritime Nation Naval Issues Paul Pryce Search and Rescue Security Technology The Arctic Western Europe

The Delayed Antidote to Canada’s Arctic Anxiety

Paul Pryce offers an update on Canada’s expected Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships. Over budget and potentially behind schedule, there is some cause for concern.
Canada Canadian Armed Forces Defense Diplomatic Relations Eastern Europe and Russia Global Governance Investment NATO and Canada Paul Pryce Security Technology The Arctic The United States of America Western Europe

Canada’s Lack of Vision on NATO Surveillance

Canada recently withdrew from NATO’s surveillance programs citing budgetary concerns. Paul Pryce argues that this was a short-sighted decision.
Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Iraq Peace & Conflict Studies Rights Security Sophia Alifirova Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa The United States of America

US Senate intelligence committee report: CIA “enhanced interrogation tactics” are not what American values stand for

The first 500 pages reveal “brutal” interrogation tactics used on terror suspects by the CIA. The Agency also stands accused of hiding its practices from the US government.
Africa Asia-Pacific Canada Diplomatic Relations Eastern Europe and Russia Global Governance Latin America Malcolm McEachern Rights Security Society Society, Culture, and Security The Middle East and North Africa

The Kenyatta Trial Suggests that the ICC is Still a Work in Progress

In his latest article, Malcolm McEachern discusses the limitations of the International Criminal Court.