Juliette Bronchtein explores the changing nature of the lone wolf terrorism phenomenon and its impact on security threats.
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-Nuclear Security: An Emerging Threat
Julia Peng explores the digital threat of nuclear security, and how policy needs to adapt to the rapidly evolving discipline.
The Sunni-Shi’a Divide and the Rise of ISIS in Southeast Asia
Sandy Vingoe explores the Islamic State’s growing presence in Southeast Asia, and analyzes the advantages and disadvantages surrounding the terrorist group’s presence in the region.
Ripples, not Waves: China’s Military Buildup in the South China Sea
Carolyn Wong discusses China’s defence spending, military ambitions, and tensions in the South China Sea.
Will China Implement an Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) in the South China Sea?
John Pollock analyzes the maritime dispute between Japan and China in the East China Sea.
For Answers to Syria’s Future, Look to the Past
As the world scrambles to find suitable solutions to the Syrian refugee crisis, Roderick Ramsden argues that the crisis requires answers derived from lessons learned during military humanitarian interventions in the 1990s.
A Cycle of Escalation is Underway between Washington and Beijing
In his article, John Pollock analyzes how the militarization of the disputed waters in the South China Sea led to increased tensions between China and the US.
The Pentagon will use new exotic weapons to deter Russia and China
Adlan Taramov analyzes NATO’s shift to the futuristic ‘third offset’ strategy designed to deter Russia and China.
Deterritorialization and Maritime Logic: Parallels between Transnational Terrorism and Piracy
There exist striking similarities between piracy and transnational terrorism. Particularly, both are bound by a ‘maritime logic of deterritorialisation.’ In order to face the present-day challenges of transnational terrorism, perhaps we can look to the history of piracy for lessons learned.
The Return of Japan’s Ambition: Shinzo Abe’s Assertive Foreign Policy
In his article, John Pollock analyzes the shift in Japanese foreign policy after Shinzo Abe took office in 2012.