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.
With two out of every three insurgents fighting for the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) identifying as foreign born, governments around the world are on high alert against the threat of homegrown terrorism, as thousands of radicalized Western citizens return from waging jihad in Syria and Iraq. In the United Kingdom alone, Read More…
As the ceasefire in Ukraine holds, Ian Litschko examines how it has unfolded.
The recent fatal shooting of an innocent young woman in Toronto’s downtown entertainment district reminded Canadians of the impact the current national gun policy is having on cultural values and societal welfare.
Christine Martel-Fleming examines the impact of Chinese-Afghan relations post withdrawal.
With ongoing back and forth accusations over violations of a 1987 treaty, Christopher Cowen examines Russia’s concerns over the applicability of this Cold War era treaty in the modern world.
In the second in a series of three, Daniel Woodburn examines the Trident nuclear missile facet of the Scottish independence debate.
Anojan Nicholas describes in detail the threat ISIL poses to the global energy supply
Ian Litschko examines the developments in Russian Arctic security.
Samantha Di Santo explains why terrorist threats are what we really should be focusing on with regards to the upcoming FIFA World Cup matches to be held in both Russia and Qatar.
Alexander Liatsis weighs in on the challenges before Iraq’s Prime Minister elect Haider al-Abadi.