With the Islamic State reeling and neo-fascism growing, more terror attacks are likely in Europe and North America. If we wish to defeat terrorism, preparation should include understanding its strategic logic and the human motives behind it.
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.
Famine in South Sudan: A Food Security Crisis
With the first famine in six years being declared in South Sudan, Jacqueline Hicks examines its causes as well as the greater global food security crisis.
Opioids in the Golden Crescent: Production, Trafficking, and Cooperative Counternarcotics Initiatives
Afghanistan’s poppy fields have increased and the nation’s opium production has risen significantly since 2015. Nabil Bhatia breaks down the key transnational opioid trafficking routes, and analyzes joint counternarcotics initiatives aimed at curbing supply.
What is Moscow up to in Libya’s civil war?
Nick Raffey discusses Russia’s involvement in Libya’s civil war.
Robotic Bees: The Next Best Thing?
Jacqueline Hicks looks at the creation of robotic bee drones to use for pollination and help combat the declining bee population.
NATO Association’s Interview with Grant Lecky, Winner of the 2017 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards
Marietta Armanyous interviews Grant Lecky, winner of a 2017 Cybersecurity Excellency Award, looking at security alliances and other key cybersecurity measures.
An overview of tensions among regional actors in the South China Sea
Ryan Atkinson provides an overview of the current tensions between the Philippines, Vietnam and China over the South China Sea.
Diplomacy and the South China Sea
In light of recent events concerning the South China Sea, Jacqueline Hicks examines the current state of the conflict and the role of diplomacy in placating it.
Afghanistan: Security Analysis of a Failed State
The Afghan government controls less than 60% of the nation’s territory. Nabil Bhatia analyzes the regional security implications of Afghanistan’s diminishing security force and the resurgence of terrorist groups within the country.
The Yazidi Genocide: A Fight for Justice
Jacqueline Hicks examines the Yazidi people’s fight for justice two years after ISIS began its systemic slaughter of the ethno-religious group in August 2014.