Michael Motala discusses the security challenges governments, businesses, and individuals alike face due to the proliferation of the internet.
Global Horizons
The NAOC’s Global Horizons program is our outreach initiative oriented specifically towards high school students interested in learning more about international affairs, Canadian foreign policy, and NATO. Our website is dedicated to educating the public on current events in international affairs, and this page is devoted to making that process easier for high school students by providing resources that help guide them into this world and offer advice on pursuing a career in political science or international relations.
Nothing In or Out: A Brief Discussion of Sanctions and Statecraft
Alex Langer looks at the pros and cons of using sanctions as a tool of foreign policy.
The Hitchhikers Guide to the 2008 Financial Crisis: Part 2
In September 2008, the global economy faced a recession. Zach Lewsen explains why it’s so hard to overcome.
Hong Kong’s Dance with Democracy
Christopher Cowan examines the future of China’s “one country, two systems” policy towards Hong Kong.
A Guide to the Euro Crisis (Part II)
In Part II, Alexander Langer addresses the Greek debt crisis and the effect of similar crises in other Euro Zone countries.
A Guide to the Euro Crisis (Part I)
In Part I, Alexander Langer discusses the formation of the Euro-Zone and the conditions and characteristics of the Euro-Zone leading up to the 2009 financial crisis.
Revisiting Rwanda: Justice and Repair (Part III)
Scott Falls concludes his series on the Rwandan genocide by discussing methods of retributive justice and analyzing the present-day situation in Rwanda.
Revisiting Rwanda: 100 Days of Violence (Part II)
In Part II, Scott Falls details the events of the Rwandan Genocide and discusses the international community’s response to the crisis.
Revisiting Rwanda: The Roots of Genocide (Part I)
April 6, 2014, marked the twentieth anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide. In Part I of his series examining the crisis, Scott Falls discusses the history of Rwanda and the origins of ethnic conflict.
So, You Want To Be A Lawyer? (Part II)
In Part II, Michael Motala looks at what kind of career a law degree can lead to, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of pursuing a legal career.