A list of authors, past and present

Nasser Haidar Uncategorized

Photography Meets Security: A Convenience for Troops

They say pictures are worth a thousand words, but how much more would they be worth if they were also a secure form of communication? From a security perspective, it could be quite a lot. With the introduction of advanced personal technology, states around the world have focused on intelligence gathering, and armies have focused Read More…

Changsung Lee Daniel Jung Editors' Forum Lionel Widmer Marwan Elghamry

What to Expect from the Trump-Kim Summit

Uncertainty of the likelihood of a Trump-Kim meeting continues to grow as each side pivots towards and away from reconciliation. Although Trump has cancelled the summit planned for this month, he has shown a renewed interest in engaging in talks with the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un. Members of the NAOC community discuss what a Read More…

Amaliah Reiskind Cyber Security and Emerging Threats

Cyber Drill Locked Shields: More Relevant Now Than Ever

In April NATO’s CCDCOE wrapped up its annual advanced cyber defence exercise. The largest live-fire cyber drill in the world, Locked Shields focuses on honing the communication and coordination skills of member states’ cyber experts, Program Editor Amaliah Reiskind explains why this is so important.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats McCartney Lee

Surveillance Capitalism, Cambridge Analytica, and Data Security

With the unveiling of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, much needed discussion has surfaced regarding online privacy and data regulation. McCartney Lee discusses the links between Surveillance Capitalism and Cambridge Analytica, and why more attention needs to be diverted towards legislation that regulates our online world.

Asia-Pacific Canada Democratic People's Republic of Korea Diplomatic Relations Republic of Korea Security, Trade and the Economy Yun Sik (James) Hwang

The Asian Web: A New Perspective with Ali Ehsassi, Member of Parliament

In this final installment of podcast interviews, Yun Sik (James) Hwang interviews MP Ali Ehsassi about his personal experience as a MP, Canada-South Korea relations, and Canada’s approach to advancing human rights.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Nasser Haidar Society, Culture, and Security Women in Security

The Case Of The Returning Jihadi: A Talk by Rukmini Callimachi, Janice Stein and Amarnath Amarsingam

Ideology A peculiar thing about those that choose a life of extremism, is that despite all their flair for violence, they are extraordinarily ordinary. They are people, just like us, and they have a deeply articulated cause that they think is worthy of death. Amarnath Amarsingam wonders why we’re asking the wrong questions when it Read More…

Maria Pepelassis Security, Trade and the Economy The United States of America Western Europe

Ready for Change?: France’s Labour Reforms, China-US Trade and the Power of Political Culture

France’s labour reforms, although popular, have ignited widespread union opposition. Maria Pepelassis discusses the enduring importance of political culture, and specifically, socialist politics in France.

McCartney Lee Society, Culture, and Security

The Land of Opportunity: The Handmaids Tale and the Truth About Canadian Asylum Seeking

The popular TV Drama “The Handmaids Tale” portrays Canada as a benevolent ally of American based asylum seekers. However, Canada’s current asylum seeking process is far more complicated and bureaucratic than Hollywood would lead us to believe.