As the international community responds to IS, Shahryar Pasandideh examines what would be the optimal Canadian contribution to the ongoing effort.
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.
Chinese Views on the Islamic State
In her latest article, Christine Martel-Fleming examines China’s potential involvement in the conflict of the Islamic State.
Infographic: ISIL’s Funding and Fighters
A breakdown of the country of origin of foreign ISIS militants and a look at various sources of their funding.
Examining ISIS’s International Recruitment Strategy
Alison Duran examines appeal of global jihad for western born individuals.
Countering Terrorism at Home
In response to the increasing number of Canadians purchasing one-way tickets to Syria to join the ranks of ISIS, the RCMP is enhancing domestic counterterrorism strategies to disrupt the radicalization process, which threatens not only vulnerable targets but also the overall Canadian public.
Anti-Satellite Weapons: Warfare in the Final Frontier
With the world’s eyes on Eastern Europe and the Middle East, Christopher Cowan looks to the stars, pondering the possibilities of war in space.
Are we Witnessing R2P Action in Iraq?
As the situation with IS escalates, Ben Abonyi explores the the idea of the Responsibility to Protect and its pertinence to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
ISIS and the Threat of a Homegrown Terrorist Attack
Samantha Di Santo examines the rise of homegrown terrorism and explains why we need to be more concerned about the possibility of an ISIS attack taking place in the West.
Coalition of the Unwilling: Anti-NATOism in European Politics, Part Two
In part two of a two-part article, Justin Fantauzzo looks at the rise of anti-NATOism on the European Right.
Emerging Security Challenges: An Interview with Dr. Jamie Shea
Jenny Yang interviews NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General Dr. Jamie Shea about how NATO is dealing with cybersecurity.








