Steven Chadwick examines the nature of the illicit online drug trade with reference to Tor Browser and the inheritors of the notorious internet drug market “Silk Road”.
Technology
The Russian Power Gap
Kyle Chatterson looks at the options the EU has to diversify their dependence on Russian oil supplies as tension in Ukraine increase.
Bitcoin: A Look at the Controversial Cryptocurrency
Kyle Chatterson takes a look at what bitcoin is, the misconceptions surrounding it, and why some think it could change the world.
Lagging Behind: The Impact of Canada’s Under Performing Internet
Kyle Chatterson discusses how Canada is falling behind the developed world in internet speeds, how it affects us, and what can be done about it.
Dawn of the Killer Robots
Replacing human soldiers with autonomously-thinking robots on the battlefield is proving to be more complicated than expected.
Online Anonymity & The Deep Web: Why We Need A Better Approach To Cyber-Crime
Tina Bouffet examines the double-edged sword of online anonymity and how states should tackle the growing threat of cyber-crime.
Social Media, Violence, and Terrorism
Alia El Didi examines how various terrorist organizations utilize social media to recruit and promote their ideology.
Changing Course: The Christmas Tree Effect and the Future of Procurement for the Canadian Soldier
Conor Smith sheds light on various ongoing Canadian Forces soldier systems modernization projects.
The New Age of Used Data
Amazon acquires a patent for the development of a secondary digital marketplace, the next step for media retailers.
The Search for MH370 Lending to Maritime Cooperation
Jasen Sagman explores how the search for MH370 has led to a fresh start of cooperation between rival maritime forces in the Pacific.