The NAOC’s Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Program features an in-depth analysis of latest trends, developments, and threats in international security. New security concerns are always on the horizon and our program seeks to examine these domains including global warming, natural resources, drones, urban conflicts, and cyberspace.
The program’s mandate is to keep Canadians informed on these rapidly developing and increasingly pivotal realms that are integral to all aspects of security.
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Samer Khurshid examines that can being a friend of the environment be consistent with ramping NATO defence expenditure up to 2% of GDP.
Author Mary Peplinski explains the global economic and security implications of the oil price war and explains why a multilateral response is needed to help the North American energy sector recover.
Samer Khurshid assess whether it is justifiable to criticize NATO on climate change or that critics are being too harsh, along with several ideas on combating climate change.
In this article, Nicole Dougherty, explores how the Novel Coronavirus is effecting technological innovation and surveillance in Asia and around the world.
In this article, author Mary Peplinski explores the consequences gender stereotyping may have for national security and counterterrorism efforts in Canada. The article will focus specifically on the cases of women who are trying to return to Canada after leaving to join ISIS.
In this article, the NATO Associations Nicole Dougherty, explores the use of facial recognition in Canada and some of the implications for surveillance and security going forward.
In this article, the NATO Associations Nicole Dougherty explores how political parties are mining big data on Canadians and the threat that this posses.
Justin Dell examines if Israel Could, Should, and Would Become a NATO Member?
Adam Zivo analyzes the Chinese government’s response to the coronavirus epidemic.