Jelena Djuric writes about UNAMID’s plan to halt its mission in Darfur in light of recent rape allegations in the village of Tabit.
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.
Lone Wolf Terrorism in Canada: Is Community Policing an Effective Deterrent?
Jenny Yang explores the potential of community policing in deterring lone-wolf terror attacks in Canada.
The Islamic State’s War on Culture?
The looting and destruction of antiquities in Iraq and Syria by the Islamic State terror front threatens to wipe out the cultural legacy of the Bronze and Iron ages; the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine civilizations; and Sufi and Shi’ite traditions.
India’s Rape Laws and the Uber Ban
Uber, a Silicon Valley start-up that offers users easy access to cheap and reliable transportation, has become extremely popular worldwide. Recently, the government of Delhi banned Uber after a 26-year-old woman accused an Uber taxi driver of rape. The accused later confessed to the crime and was arrested. Sexual violence against women is rampant in Read More…
The Egyptian Response to ISIS in Libya
As a result of the beheading of 21 Egyptians and the recent murder of a Jordanian pilot, the Arab world has been drawn into the fight against ISIS
Women in the Israel Defense Forces: Gender Equality or Just Neutrality?
While the IDF seems to be gender-neutral, Brian explains Israel’s struggles to ensure socio-economic development and an equality of opportunity for women, both during and after military service.
Nuclear Non-Proliferation: Is the Western Stance on Iran Pragmatic or Just Hypocritical?
With the deadline for the Outline Agreement on Iranian nuclear energy quickly approaching, it is necessary to outline the Iranian, Israeli, and American stances in order to separate the pragmatic from the hypocritical.
Understanding ISIS Ideology: The Evolution of Political Islam (Part 4)
In part four of a four-part series on the ideological underpinnings of the jihad waged by ISIS, Alia El Didi explores the roots of ISIS in Al-Qaeda and how it differs from the former.
Understanding ISIS Ideology: The Evolution of Political Islam (Part 3)
In part three of a four-part series on the ideological underpinnings of the jihad waged by ISIS, Alia El Didi explores the teachings of Ayman El Zawahiri.
Understanding ISIS Ideology: The Evolution of Political Islam (Part 2)
In part two of a four-part series on the ideological underpinnings of the jihad waged by ISIS, Alia El Didi explores the teachings of Sayid Qutb.