Cyber Security and Emerging Threats – Page 52

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.

Canada Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Iraq Megan Spurrell NATO NATO and Canada Peace & Security Security Syria The Middle East and North Africa

Harper Toes a Hardline to Syria

Megan looks into the recent expansion of Canadian military operations into Syrian territory and explores the legal implications of this unprecedented move.

Corinne Stancescu Cyber Security and Emerging Threats

The Growing Refugee and IDP Crisis in Syria

Corinne Stancescu looks at the the growing refugee crisis in Syria, with the rise of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and the continued the lack of stability in the region.

Christopher Abbott Cyber Security and Emerging Threats

No Prospect For Justice: 6 Years After Sri Lanka’s Civil War

Though the Sri Lankan civil war ended in 2009, the potential for justice remains uncertain.”

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Steven Rai

Western Escalation against the Islamic State

Western involvement in the battle against ISIS is likely to intensify, but such efforts may be unnecessary

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Development Emily Robinson Human Rights Libya Peace & Conflict Studies The Middle East and North Africa

“Decisive Moment” or Siren’s Song? The Pursuit of a Unified Libyan Government

Emily explores questions about the viability of a unified Libyan government as they continue to permeate discussions on the North African state’s future.

Culture Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Human Rights Iraq Islamic State Kabir Bhatia Peace & Conflict Studies Peace & Security Refugee Society Society, Culture, and Security Syria Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa

The Yazidis: Their Beliefs and the Basis of the Islamic-State-Led Genocide

Kabir Bhatia examines the Yazidi belief-system, and the justifications used by the Islamic State for the Yazidi genocide

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Diplomatic Relations Israel Palestine Peace & Conflict Studies Peace & Security Zaid Al-Nassir

For Netanyahu, A Tough Road Ahead

Zaid examines the low in US-Israeli relations, and the ramifications of this lull in the coming few years.

Africa Boko Haram Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Human Rights International Relations Iraq Islamic State Peace & Conflict Studies Peace & Security Security Syria Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa Vanessa Hayford

Alliance Between Boko Haram and ISIS: What Does it Mean?

Vanessa Hayford explores what the recent allegiance pledged by Boko Haram to the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq (ISIS) means for the future of Jihadism in the Middle East and West Africa.

Africa Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Global Horizons Paul Pryce Procurement Technology

The African Standardization Challenge

NATO benefits from standardized training and equipment. Amid several regional conflicts, Paul Pryce argues West Africa must also make the jump to standardization or suffer a ‘logistical nightmare’.

Angel Yen Asia-Pacific Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense International Law & Policy Islamic State Japan The United States of America

Japan: Constitutional Reinterpretation and ISIS

Angel Yen examines the reinterpretation of Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution, and its effects as the nation moves forward.