Following North Korea’s third nuclear test in February 2013, China has been increasingly vocal in its displeasure of the country’s recent activities. This article questions whether relations between the two countries will endure under such turmoil.
5. Authors of the NCC
A list of authors, past and present
Reprogramming Currency: The Bitcoin Revolution
Diana Rivera explains Bitcoin, the newest virtual currency and its implications for central banks and economics.
Beyond the NATO Mission: The Future of Afghanistan’s Security
Tim Feller investigates the future of Afghanistan’s security as NATO forces prepare to withdraw.
East Coast vs. West Coast: The Differences in Maritime Piracy in Africa
Aaron Willschick looks at the puzzling issue of why pirate attacks have risen on Africa’s west coast and drastically fallen on the east coast in the Gulf of Aden.
Canadian Mining in Africa: Risks and Rewards
Chris Edwards on Canada’s role in mining efforts in Africa.
Canada: Arctic Challenges and Opportunities
Christopher Kelly analyzes the results of the Arctic Council’s deliberations in Sweden, its implications for regional security, and Canada’s interests as it assumes the rotating Chairmanship of the Council.
Laying BRICS: Emerging Economies Establishing A Challenge To The Global Financial Status Quo
William Zhang on the BRICS alliance and the growing economic influence of the Global South.
Canada and the Security Council: the Game Not Played
George P.R Benson-Patterson on the reasons for Canada’s failure to obtain a seat in the Security Council, and its chances in the upcoming elections.
NATO, Russia, Ballistic Missiles and the Dilemmas of Collective Defence
Kristian A. Kennedy on the context, consequences and implications of the NATO decision to deploy surface-to-air interceptors to strengthen Turkey’s air defence.
Who Says That Drones Are Just For Assassinations? A Recap of the May 8th Drones Roundtable
On May 8, 2013, the NATO Council of Canada held a roundtable discussion on the growing role of robots in warfare. The roundtable touched upon some of the tactical, legal and moral controversies surrounding the use of drones on the battlefield.