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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Canada’s Supply Ship Crisis

With the recent retirement of the Royal Canadian Navy’s two supply ships, Paul Pryce explores Canada’s options to plug the resulting gap in logistics.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Diplomatic Relations Procurement Security Shahryar Pasandideh Technology The Middle East and North Africa

Iran’s Developing Military Capabilities Part II: Battlefield Rockets and Cruise Missles

In the second article of his series on the development of Iranian military capabilities, Shahryar Pasandideh looks at Iran’s battlefield rockets and cruise missiles.

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US Requests Greater Canadian Contribution in Iraq as Some Suggest Increasing Investment in the CAF

As Canada deliberates how to contribute to the fight against IS, Ben Abonyi examines Canada’s defence spending and its impact on the Canadian Armed Forces ability to operate.

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Iran’s Developing Military Capabilities Part I: Ballistic Missiles

In the first article of his series on the development of Iranian military capabilities, Shahryar Pasandideh looks at Iranian advances made in ballistic missiles.