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.

Aylin Manduric Culture Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Health Society The Middle East and North Africa Women in Security

Curbing Child Marriage: Moving beyond lip service?

Pakistan is taking steps to eliminate child marriage with new legislation and ID cards, prompting backlash from Pakistan’s Council of Islamic Ideology.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats NATO and Canada Shahryar Pasandideh The Middle East and North Africa

Canada, NATO and ISIL: Insufficient Response

As a member of NATO, Canada is highly involved in the Middle East – yet Ottawa’s current conception of a Middle Eastern policy is dominated by Israel, Iran, and bolstering trade.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Peace & Conflict Studies Security Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa Trevor Schenk Uncategorized

The Battle for Iraq: What is America’s Best Option?

Can ISIS be stopped? A look at the potential options for the U.S. in dealing with ISIS and the crisis in Iraq.

Africa Canada Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Diplomatic Relations NATO and Canada Samantha Di Santo Security Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa

Assuming Responsibility for Our Own: Homegrown Canadian Terrorists

Samantha Di Santo discusses the recent prevalence of Western citizens implicated in foreign terrorist attacks.

Canada Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Naval Issues Security Strategic Reserve Stuart Munnich Technology The United States of America Western Europe

Adapting the Military to the Future of Conflict

Stuart Munnich looks at how militaries are using simulation to tackle budget cuts and the changing nature of warfare.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Diplomatic Relations Eastern Europe and Russia International Law & Policy Peace & Conflict Studies Trevor Schenk

One Man’s Colour Revolution is Another Man’s Great Crimean Heist

A look at the new Russian security doctrine, its impact on Ukraine and its potential consequences for future uprisings and revolutions.

Aren Saakyan Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Peace & Conflict Studies Security Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa

Making Monsters: American Support for Insurgency Groups in the Middle East Backfires

As ISIL expands its control over Iraq, Aren Saakyan argues that the consequences of supporting the Syrian Opposition will be much greater for the United States than the costs of supporting the Taliban during the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan in the 1980s.