James Monteith on the gross privacy violations by the NSA’s PRISM program.
Cyber Security and Emerging Threats
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.
Ireland: NATO or Neutrality
Emily Simonin examines what Ireland could offer NATO and whether or not membership is on the horizon.
Past and Future: Building Security while Understanding History
George Benson argues that the perspectives on history and the ‘success of the West,’ by the likes of Conrad Black and Niall Ferguson, are short-sighted and promote strategic laxity.
Dam-Nations: Ethiopia, Egypt, and the Nile River
Emma Lecavalier explains the role of the Nile Basin Initiative in calming tensions between countries along the Nile.
U.S. Arctic Policy: Clear Path for Canada to Build On
Emily Simonin looks at U.S. policy developments in the Arctic and their implications for Canada.
Reconstituting Venezuelan Identity in the Wake of Hugo Chavez
After the death of Hugo Chavez, Venezuelans face an uncertain future. Only a united Venezuela can steer the country away from economic disaster and towards shared prosperity.
NATO and the Cyber Security Imperative
Avery Bruenjes on the need for NATO dialogue on cyber security.
CCTV Nations: Surveillance Societies in the Fight Against Terror
Milosz Zak looks at the ever growing significance of closed-circuit television in “surveillance societies” and how it has factored into some recent cases of terrorism.
Machines at War: The Morality of Armed Robot Weapon Systems
While we are right to ban the development of robot weapon systems, reality dictates that the fears over their use may be at least somewhat exaggerated.
Libyan Limbo: Is NATO The Answer?
Since the conclusion of Operation Unified Protector in 2011, Libya has been marred by lawlessness and instability. This article examines whether a NATO operation could help strengthen the Libyan security landscape.