True global security requires that cyberwarfare be governed by international law, but several factors make this difficult, if not impossible. In the first of a multipart series, Adam Zivo zeroes in on the headache of ambiguous terminology in the cyber realm.
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In the Wake of Armenia’s Quiet Revolution
In her most recent article, Isabelle Ava-Pointon discusses the regime change in Armenia, and the mass protests that were only sparsely reported by Western media outlets.
The Vote to Separate: Why States Should Allow Referendums on Independence, Even When Under No Legal Obligation
States are under no legal obligation to allow independence referendums, but should still allow them, writes Aidan Simardone.
Is ‘Terrorism’ Too Narrow a Concept?
Members of the NATO Association community discuss what considerations should fall into account when we characterize acts of terrorism, and how we should define these recent events.
Turkey’s Place in Euro-Caspian Energy Development
Two extremely important events for Turkey’s energy policy took place within days of each other at the end of May and in early June. The first was the formal opening of the Southern Gas Corridor (SGC). The second was the order, by Dutch courts, that Gazprom’s assets in The Netherlands should be frozen. That court Read More…
Current NATO Operations: A Beginner’s Guide
This handy beginner’s guide by Buzz Lanthier-Rogers outlines the NATO operations going on right now.
Marching Towards Our Robot Overlords: International Competition to Dominate AI
As the world’s prominent powers rush towards progressing artificial intelligence, Maria Pepelassis analyzes the motivation for achieving dominance in this new frontier.
Malaysia and the Trade-Off Between Freedom of Speech and Security
Buzz Lanthier-Rogers explores the problem facing both Malaysia and the world at large: whether to accept the perceived danger of freedom of expression, or the safety of censorship.
Photography Meets Security: A Convenience for Troops
They say pictures are worth a thousand words, but how much more would they be worth if they were also a secure form of communication? From a security perspective, it could be quite a lot. With the introduction of advanced personal technology, states around the world have focused on intelligence gathering, and armies have focused Read More…
What to Expect from the Trump-Kim Summit
Uncertainty of the likelihood of a Trump-Kim meeting continues to grow as each side pivots towards and away from reconciliation. Although Trump has cancelled the summit planned for this month, he has shown a renewed interest in engaging in talks with the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un. Members of the NAOC community discuss what a Read More…










