John Pollock discusses the increasing defense ties between India and Japan, and outlines their prior diplomatic history.
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.
Plummeting Oil Prices and Terrorism: Unsurprising Bedfellows.
In his latest article, Daniel Woodburn examines how the recent dip in global oil prices works in the favour of Boko Haram and ISIS.
Two-Face: A Cautionary Plea
Zaid Al-Nassir explores The Dark Knight as a critique of post 9-11 counter-terrorism policies in the United States.
A New Military Doctrine for Russia
Jenny Yang explores the new Russian military doctrine and notions of Arctic development.
Palestine Goes to Court
Zaid Al-Nassir examines the ramifications of Palestinian accession to the International Criminal Court.
Cyber-Terrorists Take On Hollywood
Ryan Krueger examines the Government of the United States response to North Korea for its most recent cyber-security attack.
ISIS, the Paris Attacks, and Islamic Radicalization in the West
An upswing of violence has plagued the Middle East for the better part of two decades, and has begun to spill onto foreign shores in the form of brutal acts of terror. With a power void in the Middle East following the withdrawal of coalition forces, the Islamic State (IS), the most brutal and violent Read More…
Understanding the Contradictions of the Islamist Jihad Part II:The Moral, Jurisprudential, and Philosophical Contradictions
Kabir Bhatia argues that the Islamist Jihad lacks legitimacy due to its violation of Just War principles, Quranic text, and the Hegelian logic of duality.
The “Worst Humanitarian Crisis in the Last Decade”.
Ying Li examines the effects of the Syrian Refugee situation on hosting countries and Canada’s response to this humanitarian crisis.
Syrian Refugees in Jordan: Loss of Free Healthcare and Recurrent Deportations
In his latest article, Michael explores Jordan’s capacity to absorb refugees fleeing Syria’s war and to provide adequate health care and education services.










