The second annual ConvergX™ conference is taking place in Calgary, AB, February 7-9, 2017. Program Editors Ashley McIntyre and Claudia Nieroda speak with WāVv Founder & CEO, Kimberley Van Vliet, to find out more.
Tag: Security
Protecting Lithuania from Hybrid Warfare
In addition to reinforcing Lithuania’s conventional defence, what are other effective ways of facing hybrid warfare threats? Léo-Paul Jacob explores
Mosul Operation: ‘We are Coming, Nineveh’
Who is contributing to what in the Mosul offensive? Sha Lalapet explores the various aspects to the offensive via an infographic.
Will Thailand Descend into Chaos?
With the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the political schisms within the Thai government leave an air of uncertainty over how much power the military will continue to seize. Will Thailand turn away from democracy and become an authoritative military state?
Threats to Canada’s Security: Assured Access to the Global Commons (Part II/III)
As seen in recent years, modern war zones are rife with hybrid threats and belligerent groups that adhere less to international norms and bodies than their ideological motivations. Matthew Sherlock-Hubbard and Marko Babic discuss why Canada must engage with partners across the world to work together in confronting security challenges to Canada, its Allies, and other nations and peoples in need.
Open Borders?
For this week’s Editors’ Forum, we asked our NAOC Program Editors to make the case for or against open borders.
The Evolving Role of Non-State Actors
Non-state actors are playing an increasingly disruptive role in international maritime affairs. Paul Pryce discusses how to reinforce the legal norms that rule the waves.
Wartime is the Only Time we Have: Why we Need More NATO
Wartime has become the only kind of time we have. Jayson Derow discusses why there is a need for Western politics to recognize the current realities of conflict and function as a cohesive Alliance within NATO in a way that protects its shared values that remain vulnerable.
Threats to Canada’s Security: Assured Access to the Global Commons (Part I/III)
With the Defence Policy Review public consultations recently concluded, Matthew Sherlock-Hubbard and Marko Babic discuss how Department of National Defence (DND) military and civilian planners are now better prepared to inform the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) on how to better meet future challenges to Canada’s national security.
Operation Qimmiq and Canada’s Kingston-Class
Operation Qimmiq, a vital means for Canada to exert sovereignty in the Arctic, is underway. But Paul Pryce discusses the risk these missions could be suspended.