The Geopolitics of the Internet Threats to an open internet have been increasing over the past decade. China, Russia, and other authoritarian states have stepped up attempts to exert greater global top-down control over the network architecture that enables the data flows internet operations rely on. If authoritarian states shape the future of the internet in Read More…
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Is TikTok The Next Huawei? Why Some See a Video-Sharing App as a Threat to National Security
TikTok has been banned in India and the United States may follow suit. In his new article, Alex Johnson examines the TikTok controversy and assesses the app’s potential to compromise national security.
Are We Saying ‘Hi’ to Skynet? Facial Recognition Technology and Surveillance
In this article, the NATO Associations Nicole Dougherty, explores the use of facial recognition in Canada and some of the implications for surveillance and security going forward.
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.
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.
I Spy with My Little Eye, Everything You Do. Part Four: Proportionality of Surveillance
In this four-part series, Kelsie Chasse provides an in-depth analysis of intelligence collection in Canada, clarifying many misconceptions and discussing the various pros and cons of clandestine and mass surveillance.
I Spy with My Little Eye, Everything You Do. Part Three: Snowden in Canada
In this four-part series, Kelsie Chasse provides an in-depth analysis of intelligence collection in Canada, clarifying many misconceptions and discussing the various pros and cons of clandestine and mass surveillance.
I Spy with my Little Eye, Everything You Do. Part Two: Privacy Concerns
In this four-part series, Kelsie Chasse provides an in-depth analysis of intelligence collection in Canada, clarifying many misconceptions and discussing the various pros and cons of clandestine and mass surveillance.
I Spy with my Little Eye, Everything You Do. Part One: Intelligence Collection in Canada
In this four-part series, Kelsie Chasse provides an in-depth analysis of intelligence collection in Canada, clarifying many misconceptions and discussing the various pros and cons of clandestine and mass surveillance.
How to DIY an IR Degree, Part 5: Climate Change, Global Health, and Supplementary Courses
Benson Cheung revisits his series on the DIY international relations degree with a list of new courses and new thematic concentrations on climate change and global health.