Will the dispute regarding the Kuril Islands ever be resolved between Russia and Japan? Léo-Paul Jacob explores.
Tag: Security
Keys to Understanding Russia’s Arctic Policy
Russia’s Arctic policy is driven by energy and military considerations, but can it be sustained for long? Léo-Paul Jacob explores.
The Internet of Things Will Be Marvelous and Frightening
The Internet of Things combined with Big Data presents a new paradigm that offers unprecedented potential for improving life, but also poses serious challenges for security, privacy, justice, and democracy.
Why is Venezuela in Crisis?
As protests continue and death tolls climb in Venezuela, Farah Bogani outlines what you need to know about the crisis.
NATO and Disaster Risk Reduction: A Dispatch from Sofia, Bulgaria
From 17 to 19 January, 2017, NATO’s Crisis Management and Disaster Response CMDR COE, based in Sofia, cosponsored a Training of Trainers (ToT) Workshop along with the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR). The event promoted the UNISDR’s latest Disaster Risk Reduction framework, which had been adopted in 2015. The Workshop was supported by Read More…
A Culture of Shame: Exploring LGBT Abuses in Chechnya
Farah Bogani explores the severity of LGBT abuses in Chechnya and whether Russia will launch an effective investigation.
Bitcoin and The Dark Web’s Threat to National Security
The security threats posed by crypto-currencies and the dark web must inevitably be managed by an intergovernmental body.
Facebook Cracks Down on Use of Surveillance Data
Jacqueline Hicks looks at Facebook’s recently updated privacy policy concerning the use of user data being used for surveillance.
Rising Military Tensions Amidst North Korea’s Latest Missile Launches
Tensions between countries are rising amidst North Korea’s latest missile launches. China, Japan, South Korea, and the United States are concerned about the blatant disregard North Korea is showing. Mitchell Haid discusses the most recent proceedings happening on the Korean Peninsula and how each country is reacting.
An Exploration into the Growth of Russian Cyber Warfare
Seeing Russia’s growing influence within cyber space, Léo-Paul Jacob provides an overview of the threats NATO may have to face in the near future.