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.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Robert Baines

The Monocle Daily’s Interview with Robert Baines on Canada’s NATO Mission to Latvia

On Friday, January 27th, Robert Baines was interviewed by the Monocle Daily on the topic of Canada’s commitment to Latvia.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Jacqueline Hicks

The Global Arms Trade: Where do we stand?

In an age of uncertain conflict, Jacqueline Hicks looks at the potential moral and security concerns involved in the global arms trade.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Nick Raffey

Russian Nicaraguan Relations: Putin’s Ally in the Western Hemisphere

Nick Raffey discusses Russia’s growing involvement in Nicaragua and how it has caught the attention of the United States.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Nabil Bhatia

Canadian Military Presence in Mali: Weighing the Risks and Rewards

With the possibility that Canadian security forces may be deployed to Mali in order to aid a UN peacekeeping mission, it is necessary to understand what this mission would entail. Nabil Bhatia explains the Malian conflict and analyzes the moral and strategic dilemmas faced by the Canadian government in making this decision.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Robert Baines

President Trump – The Hope of the Enlightenment

Robert Baines discusses the importance of President Trump’s personal education to to global security.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Nabil Bhatia

Analyzing the Islamic State’s Weapons Capability: What Weapons Does It Use and Where Does It Get Them?

With multiple global sources of weapons and ammunition and its industrial scale weapons manufacturing operations, one may ask what can be done to degrade ISIS’ weapons capability. Nabil Bhatia analyzes ISIS’ diversified weapons arsenal and proposes a course of action for the international community.