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.
5. Authors of the NCC
A list of authors, past and present
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…
CETA: Carving a Stronger Foothold in the European Market
Diana Rivera on why CETA will expand the frontiers of the Canadian economy and give it renewed strength.
“Old Energy” vs “New Energy:” Canada as an Energy Superpower
Aaron Willschick examines whether lower carbon energy is indeed the answer to Canada becoming a world leader in energy policy.
Costs vs. Capabilities: Canada’s National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy
The National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy was designed to re-fit Canada’s Navy and Coast Guard while giving Canadian shipyards a significant boost. But concern over costs has begun to plague the program before it ever gets off the ground.
A Global Partnership? The Challenges of an Internationally Connected NATO and the ‘Seven Continent Strategy’
In response to a New York Times piece from last week, Aaron Willschick argues that a globally connected NATO that confronts “global problems” is impractical and unrealistic.
Kaesong: The Final Vestige of Korean Cooperation
On April 3, 2013, North Korean officials sealed off external access to the joint North-South Industrial Park located in the city of Kaesong. With such action occuring in the midst of serious tensions, could this issue be the final straw in the relations between the two Koreas?
2013 Tribute Dinner Speaker: Ambassador Erik Vilstrup Lorenzen
Highlighting some of the speakers and Guests of Honour attending our tribute dinner.
Dominate the World like we do Hockey: A Reverie Series: Part 3
Foreign policy is the face that Canada presents to the world, so if our foreign policy was more reflective of how we play hockey, would the world view us in a much different light?
The Future is Now: The Significance and Potential Danger of Laser Weapon Systems at Sea
Aaron Willschick argues that the U.S. Navy’s new LAWS laser system may be impressive from a technological point of view, but weapons of its kind threaten to push warfare to a futuristic and dangerous position.