Justine Reisler on continuing threats to Euromaidan success and the potential of a federal system of government to reduce tensions.
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.
The Failure of European Multiculturalism: A Historical Perspective
Aren Saakyan argues that tolerance in Europe has been declining along with the economy.
A Two Minute Guide on the Ukrainian Crisis
Vanita Thind traces the events which recently sparked protests in Ukraine with this interactive timeline.
‘Black Widows’ in Sochi? The Rising Threat of Female Suicide Bombers in Russia
As finishing touches were being put on the Olympic Village in Sochi, Russia in late January, local and regional police issued warnings of terrorist threats in the area. Authorities distributed leaflets to local businesses and hotels warning people of at least three women with ties to Islamic militants, known as ‘black widows’, present in the Read More…
Militaries in Power: A Comparison Between Chile and Egypt
Alia El Didi compares Pinochet’s Chile to the current situation in Egypt.
Tunisian Exceptionalism? Explaining Tunisia’s post-Arab Spring Success
Analyzing Tunisia, Kareem El-Assal seeks to understand why it may be the Arab Spring’s lone success story.
Shinzo’s Visit to Yasukuni (Part 2/2)
How Shinzo Abe’s Yasukuni Shrine visit intertwined with Northeast Asia’s current state of affairs and Japanese politics and culture.
The Terror Spectrum III: “Be Scared, Be Very Scared…”
In the final chapter of this 3 part series, Andrew Majoran analyzes how we have come to perceive terrorism in the west.
Ukraine’s Future Beyond the Fire and Smoke of Euromaidan
Despite the resignation of Prime Minister Azarov and the repeal of laws restricting the freedom of speech, Euromaidan protests continue in Ukraine with no resolution in sight.
The Truth Behind Presidential Executive Power
Vivek discusses the use of executive orders by the US President.