Attempts to commercialize the East Mediterranean natural gas province continue still with difficulty. The gas deposits in the Cyprus offshore continue to be at the centre of attention, while those of Israel and Egypt are set in relation to those. The issue that preoccupies observers is how to market the gas from Cyprus in Europe. Read More…
5. Authors of the NCC
A list of authors, past and present
Interview with acting Romanian Consul General Daniel Ene on NATO Air policing and the impact of multilateral organizations on international relations
In an Interview with acting Romanian Consul General Daniel Ene, Taylor Allen discusses NATO Air policing and the impact of multilateral organizations on international relations
The Legacy of the Soviet Union in the Baltics: Influence Through Corruption
In this article, Dakota Bewley investigates Russia’s interests in the Baltic States. Is Russia influencing decision making in the Baltics to advance Russia’s interests in the region?
The Program Editors Weigh in on “Regions in Review”: The Eastern Mediterranean
On the Editor’s Forum, program editors at NAOC continue their case-by-case examination of different areas of the globe and identify their respective security contingencies. In this instalment, the Eastern Mediterranean is the region being reviewed.
What the Canada-Saudi Arabia Dispute Reveals About Canada’s Allies
On September 26, in the latest development in the ongoing diplomatic row between Canada and Saudi Arabia, the Saudi foreign minister, Adel Al-Juebir, asked that Canada stop treating his country “like a banana republic.” Al-Juebir repeated demands that the Government of Canada apologize for its August 2018 Tweets which called for the release of a Read More…
One Belt Several Challenges?
In this special report, Marian Corera discusses the challenges and concerns of the One Belt One Road Initiative of China. What concerns must President Xi Jinping address to convince countries that the Belt and Road is a viable boost to the Asian economy?
China’s Debt-Trap Diplomacy in Africa
In this article, Dakota Bewley investigates the the depth of Chinese infrastructure development in Africa and the possible impacts of the One Belt One Road initiative for the world order.
The Case of “The Toronto 18”: Interview with Former Undercover Operative Mubin Shaikh
In part two of a two-part interview series, Julia Schaumer interviews former undercover operative Mubin Shaikh about his involvement in foiling prospective terrorist attacks by “The Toronto 18”.
Sorting Fact From Fiction: Trolls, Bots, and the Erosion of Informed Debate
Ryan Atkinson discusses the dangerous implications of future political influence operations, arguing that research must work to understand how current operations will incorporate advancing technologies.
The Cost of Climate Change?
Increasing global temperatures are contributing to adverse climate events. In this article, Marian Corera investigates the the economic cost of climate change and the need for climate action.










