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.  
Culture Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Global Governance International Relations Islamic State Peace & Security Security Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa Uncategorized United Nations Vanessa Hayford

ISIS and Conflict Antiquities: Understanding Artefact Trafficking

Vanessa Hayford explains the the troubling implications of ISIS’ illicit trade in artefacts.
Africa Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Diplomatic Relations Eastern Europe and Russia Energy & Resources Europe Expanding Community Global Governance Health International Law & Policy International Relations Italy Kristyn Byrne North Korea Refugee Rights Search and Rescue Security Society Society, Culture, and Security The Middle East and North Africa Uncategorized Western Europe

World Refugee Crisis: What Responsibility Does the West Hold?

The world faces a refugee crisis as the number of forcibly displaced persons tops 50 million for the first time since WWII, Kristyn Byrne investigates
Asia-Pacific China China Culture Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Development Diplomatic Relations Eastern Europe and Russia Europe Expanding Community Global Governance International Relations Investment Kristyn Byrne Russia Security Society Trade

Sanctions: Turning Russia Eastward

Kristyn Byrnes discusses how escalating violence in Ukraine is likely to extend Western sanctions against Russia while Putin looks to China for survival.
Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Diplomatic Relations Europe Germany Intelligence & National Security Stefan Konrad

A Calculated Risk: Intelligence Collection, Political Controversies and the Snowden Revelations

Stefan Konrad explores the political ramifications and lessons that can be learned from the Chancellor Merkel phone tapping scandal.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Diplomatic Relations Energy & Resources International Relations Iran The Middle East and North Africa The United States of America Usman Javed Western Europe

Nuclear Talks with Iran: Where Do We Stand?

Usman Javed explores the developments in the nuclear negotiations with Iran and discusses the benefits as well as the obstacles in reaching a successful framework.
Afghanistan Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Development Diplomatic Relations Eastern Europe and Russia Expanding Community Global Governance Hasan Siddiqui International Relations Investment NATO Naval Issues Naval Issues Naval Modernization Peace & Conflict Studies Peace & Security Procurement Russia Security Technology The Arctic Uncategorized

Bearing Down: Modernizing Russia’s Armed Forces

Hasan Siddiqui articulates Russia’s military ambitions, contextualizes it within the broader geopolitical situation in Europe as well as analysing NATO’s attitude towards it.