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.  

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CSE and Project LEVITATION: Is Big Data a Deterrent to Terrorism?

Jenny Yang discusses the CSE’s bulk collection of data and explores notions of the collaboration of big data analytics and national defense policy.

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Tensions in the South China Sea Mark China’s Growing Regional Influence

John Pollock discusses the highly contested area of the South China Sea and the power China is exerting in the region.

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The Commonwealth: From Mere Association to Strategic Unification

In his latest article, Brian suggests ways in which the Commonwealth’s security could be expanded. The results could foster closer diplomatic ties and ensure long-term viability of the organization.

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Women and Security in the United Nations: Part II

In part II of this series, Zaid looks into recommendations made to the UNSC by NGO Working Group on WPS to further the implementation of the WPS agenda in the UNSC. In addition, he highlights steps taken by NATO to integrate women into its structure and operations in accordance with its support and adoption of the WPS agenda.

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The Falling Ruble, Hybrid Warfare, and the Seventh Column: An Interview with Robert Coalson on the Situation in Russia and Ukraine

Jenny Yang interviews Sr. Correspondent of Radio Free Europe, Robert Coalson, on Russia, Ukraine and Canada’s role in the future of the region.

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From Look East to Act East: Modi Reasserts India’s Foreign Policy

The landslide election of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in May 2014, remains seven months on, a stunning display of popular democracy in India. In an election that lasted from April 7 to May 12th, 8,251 candidates contested 543 Lok Sabha parliamentary seats, in a country where voter eligibility surpassed 814 million people. The turnout, reported Read More…