In a series on Arctic security, Paul Pryce discusses the lack of a sustained Coast Guard presence in the Canadian and US-claimed areas of the Arctic.
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.
Floating Armouries: A Precarious and Imperfect Solution to Piracy
Jeremy Paquin discusses floating armouries and their role in countering maritime piracy.
CSE Information Sharing Suspended: Balancing National Security and Privacy Obligations
Eimi Harris discusses the expectations and implications of government-to-government information sharing.
The Encryption Debate: Shifting Stances on Backdoor Policies
Eimi Harris examines new rhetoric in the public-private encryption debate and what that may mean for your security.
Japan Prepares for Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) in the East China Sea
In order to secure its position in the East China Sea, Japan prepares to develop its own A2/AD strategy to deny maritime spaces to Chinese naval forces.
Iran’s Relations with the World After the Nuclear Accord: The Case of Iran and the IAEA
While Iran’s relations with the world have improved since the development of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Khalid Mahdi argues that the real success comes in the improvement of relations between the Islamic Republic and the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Aftermath of the Burkina Faso Attacks
Looking at the aftermath of the Burkina Faso attacks.
Cyberattack Causes Power Outage in Ukraine
Eimi Harris examines the recent cyber attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure.
Sovereignty Collapsed: Daesh and the Return of Bandit Kings
Eric Morse and Stéfanie von Hlatky explain how ISIS has transformed our common understanding of borders, sovereignty and the international system in just a couple of years.
Control and Care in the Surveillance Age
Kelsey Berg provides a philosophical analysis of modern surveillance, with a surface overview of the Canadian surveillance context.










