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.  

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Eastern Europe and Russia Iraq Islamic State Peace & Conflict Studies Samir Mourani Syria Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa The United States of America

ISIS & Syria: Obama’s New House of Cards

Samir Mourani examines the approach the United States is taking to target the Islamic State and how the Obama administration finds itself at a crossroads with Bashar al-Assad and his Syrian regime.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Daniel Woodburn Defense Diplomatic Relations Expanding Community Peace & Conflict Studies Security Society Technology Western Europe

Scotland’s Defence Prospects in the Event of Independence (1/3)

In the first of three articles on the defence aspect of potential Scottish independence, Daniel Woodburn considers how Scotland’s Armed Forces might be affected by a ‘yes’ vote on September 18, 2014.