Kara Chiki on the Decrease in Trust for Publicly-Sourced Information and the Weakening Impacts on our Democratic System
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.
Is ISIS more dangerous than al Qaeda?
Stuart Munnich looks at the growing threat posed to the West by ISIS and whether this outstrips that of al Qaeda.
Will Iraq’s Kurds Go it Alone?
With the Islamic State’s capture of Sinjar, Alexander Liatsis weighs in on the prospect of Kurdish independence from Iraq.
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.
Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 Crash: An Act of Terrorism
Samantha Di Santo discusses the effects of the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 on the situation in Ukraine.
Fortress Europe: Security and Insecurity
Theories of security and insecurity, why the EU has taken a security based approach to combating irregular migration from North Africa.
The Future of the UN Security Council (Part II): The Reform Paradox
Continuing his analysis of the UN Security Council, Scott Falls discusses the likelihood of instituting meaningful reform.
The Future of the UN Security Council (Part I): Fixing the Damage
Scott Falls analyzes the role of the UN Security Council in global conflict management and discusses the idea of institutional reform.
Post-Afghanistan: Training for Environments other than Sand
Stuart Munnich looks at the challenges facing NATO member militaries from procurement to operations in a post-Afghanistan world.
NATO’s Security Dilemma
In light of a recent report by the UK Parliament’s Defence Committee on the threat posed by Russia, Gabriel Mallows discusses NATO’s options.










