Evan Blackwell examines the potential for a revitalized terrorist insurgency in Russia’s troubled North Caucasus.
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.
The Slow Grind: America’s Bombing Campaign in Syria and Iraq
The U.S. Military might have total air supremacy over the sky’s of Iraq and Syria, but can a bombing campaign alone defeat the Islamic state?
Israel, the U.S., and the Iran Nuclear Agreement
Vanessa Hayford discusses Israel’s opposition to the recent Iran nuclear deal.
Information: The Perfect Weapon in Today’s Wired World, A Three-Part Series
In the final installment of a three-part series, Jenny looks at “countering disinformation campaigns” during the Cold War, and the lessons we can learn from them.
Turkey’s Policy Shift in Iraq and Syria Both Excites, and Baffles NATO
Umaima examines Turkey’s policy shift in Iraq and Syria, and why it’s confusing NATO. Is this a positive, or negative development in the fight against ISIS?
The end of an armoured era? Drones in the 21st century warfare
Leon Fleddermann looks at the evolution of combat drones and its impact on conventional 21st century warfare.
A Bloody Bargaining Chip: The Armenian Genocide and U.S.-Turkey Relations
Evan Blackwell explores how the contested legacy of the Armenian genocide has been downplayed by the U.S. as it attempts to recruit Turkey in the campaign against ISIS.
Fear, Pain and Coercion: Ali Soufan and the Divisive Debate over a Dark Legacy (Part IV)
In the fourth article of a series on Enhanced Interrogation Techniques, Stefan Konrad discusses by former FBI Agent Ali Soufan and his criticism of EITs.
The Flaws in the UN Budgeting System
Vanessa Hayford examines how the UN’s funding crisis impacts global governance.
Fear, Pain and Coercion: Jose Rodriguez and a Divisive Debate over a Dark Legacy (Part III)
In part three of a series on Enhanced Interrogation Techniques, Stefan Konrad examines the heated debate that has emerged over the past decade and a half.