Anojan Nicholas looks at how the West is dealing with the genocide that ISIS is inflicting on the Iraqi Christian minority.
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.
Extinction or Extremism: The Future of Rohingya Muslims in Burma
The international community has betrayed the Muslim minority in Burma. Christopher Abbott discusses the challenges they face.
Russia and the Black Sea Balance: Status Quo Ante
With Russia’s acquisition of Crimea, Shahryar Pasandideh analyzes the balance of power in the Black Sea region.
Sierra Leone Enforces Nation Wide ‘Lock Down’
In a drastic measure to control the rampant spread of the Ebola Virus, Sierra Leone’s government devised a plan, to temporarily quarantine its residents in their homes.
Coalition of the Unwilling: Anti-NATOism in European Politics, Part One
Anti-NATOism is widespread in European politics on both the Left and the Right. In part one of a two-part article, Justin Fantauzzo looks at the fusion of domestic and foreign policy in Europe and the emergence of anti-NATOism on the European Left.
China’s “Maritime Silk Road”
With Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent conclusion of his four country tour, Christopher Cowan analyzes the purpose of these visits, the promotion of the Silk Road and Maritime Silk Road initiatives.
The Ebola Epidemic: Guinea, Liberia and Senegal Struggle to Contain the Deadly Outbreak
As Senegal deals with its first cases of Ebola, Guinea and Liberia continue to attempt to contain the outbreak. Lack of supplies and the rapid spreading rate of the disease have significantly hindered these efforts.
The West Has Woken Up to the Threat of the Islamic State
Stuart Munnich examines the US-led coalition response to the emerging threat from the Islamic State and its implications.
Military Apportionment In the Event of Scottish Independence: Undertones of Amity or Pettiness? (3/3)
In the third in a series of three, Daniel Woodburn examines military apportionment in the event of Scottish independence
NATO Reaffirms Solidarity in Event of Cyber Attack
Rebecca Mukuna explains NATO’s role in the event of an international cyber attack.