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.
5. Authors of the NCC
A list of authors, past and present
Preventive Action: The Drastic Reduction of Maritime Piracy in Somalia
Aaron Willschick looks at some of the measures being taken that have prevented a pirate attack from occurring in Somalia for over a year now and questions whether it is enough on a long-term basis.
The Mirage of Afghanistan Pakistan Cooperation Process
Bahram Rahman on why Afghanistan Pakistan Cooperation (APCP) is doomed to failure.
An Argument Against Austerity: How it Paralyzed the Eurozone
Diana Rivera on why austerity has proven ineffective and how it undermines economic recovery, political relations and public well-being.
The New Mission in Mali
With the French intervention in Mali gaining considerable ground, Paul Pryce calls for renewed focus on humanitarian aid.
N’Djamena: Playing All Sides?
The Republic of Chad has frequently made news in recent weeks, for reasons both positive and negative. On the one hand, Chad has garnered international attention for its important contribution to the African-led International Support Mission to Mali (AFISMA). Since the deployment of the mission in January 2013, Chad has contributed 2,000 troops to the Read More…
May 15, 2013 – The 2013 Tribute Dinner
The Hon. Bill Graham, PC., QC. and the Board of Directors of The NATO Council of Canada cordially invite you to the Annual Tribute Dinner
What lays in the future for Pakistan’s Foreign Policy?
Bahram Rahman discusses the future of Pakistan’s foreign policy in the aftermath of the 2013 general election and the victory of Nawaz Sharif.
Not So Fast: An Independent Scotland and NATO Membership
While Scotland continues to pursue independence, its stance on future membership in NATO may only be based on assumptions which is both puzzling and distressing for a country ready to vote in only slightly over a year.
Naming and Shaming in Cyberspace: Implications of U.S.-China Cyber Relations for NATO and Global Security
Breaking the long silence On Monday, May 6, 2013, the Pentagon released their annual report to Congress, explicitly accusing the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of sponsoring cyber operations against American government agencies and industries. Analysts and observers of global affairs and international security have long suspected the complicity of the Chinese state in coordinating and sponsoring cyber Read More…