In Part II, Steven Chadwick discusses the legality of Israeli settlements in the West Bank with reference to the Fourth Hague Convention in addition to several UN Security Council Resolutions.
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.
Promised Land or Apartheid State: Israeli Settlements & International Law – Part 1 of 2
In Part I, Steven Chadwick discusses the legality of Israeli settlements in the West Bank with reference to Articles 2 and 49 of the Fourth Geneva Convention.
The Dangers of Conflic Reporting (Part 2/2)
In the second part of this series, Stuart look at the reasons why there has been an increase in journalists’ deaths in conflict zones.
Thirty Years of Pain: International Stop Torture Campaign Aims to Hold Governments Accountable for Treatment of Detainees
Aylin Manduric discusses the current state of torture in light of new report and program aimed against the practice from Amnesty International
Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction – Part 2 of 2
In Part II, Steven Chadwick addresses the capacity of terrorist organizations to acquire chemical weapons while examining NATO’s Role in WMD non-proliferation.
Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction – Part 1 of 2
In Part I, Steven Chadwick addresses the capacity of terrorist organizations to acquire nuclear and biological weapons.
Tearing up Thailand
Protesters clash following Yingluck Shinawatra’s impeachment. Can the current caretaker administration keep the country under control until the elections?
A History of Violence: Profiling Boko Haram
How has Boko Haram changed with Nigeria’s shifting political landscape? A brief history of the group’s development.
Conflict and Cooperation: Peacekeeping in Africa (3/3)
Exploring regional and international peacekeeping efforts in Africa.
Tension in the South China Sea: Hydrocarbon Reserves and Chinese Expansion
Steven Chadwick discusses Chinese oil dependency and its geopolitical implications for the South China Sea.