There is a new ‘cold’ war brewing between northern states, a war over arctic sovereignty. With global temperatures rising and arctic ice melting, previously unnavigable paths have now opened up. For a few months out of the year, new passages are allowing for transportation, as well as mineral, oil and gas exploration. This means increased Read More…
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.
Terrorism: ineffectual but popular nevertheless
Daniel Woodburn examines the different facets of terrorsm
Terrorism: its patterns and effectiveness
Daniel Woodburn examines whether patterns or trends exist in terrorism
US Senate intelligence committee report: CIA “enhanced interrogation tactics” are not what American values stand for
The first 500 pages reveal “brutal” interrogation tactics used on terror suspects by the CIA. The Agency also stands accused of hiding its practices from the US government.
Ukraine Has Not Yet Perished: Observing the Verkhovna Rada Elections (Part 3/3)
Part III – Final Reflections
Deconstructing the Sino-Japan Conflict: The Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands
Christine Martel-Fleming examines the evolution of the Sino-Japan Islands conflict.
South Stream No More: Putin and Miller announce the scrapping of the pipeline project
While on a state visit to Turkey, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller announced the cancellation of the South Stream project.
Latest Ceasefire in Ukraine Seems to Hold Despite Setbacks After President Poroshenko Calls For A “Day of Silence”
On Tuesday, December 9, 2014, Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko called for a “day of silence” aimed at establishing the latest ceasefire between government soldiers and rebels in Ukraine’s eastern regions of Donetsk and Luhansk.
NATO Secretary General’s Visit to Afghanistan Marks the Beginning of the End of ISAF
Alison Duran examines the evolving relationship of NATO in Afghanistan from ISAF to Resolute Support.
Ukraine Has Not Yet Perished: Observing the Verkhovna Rada Elections (Part 2/3)
Part II – Election Day









