Leah Nosal explains why NATO members should not be so quick to celebrate the “end” of their war in Afghanistan.
Cyber Security and Emerging Threats
The NAOC’s Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Program features an in-depth analysis of latest trends, developments, and threats in international security. New security concerns are always on the horizon and our program seeks to examine these domains including global warming, natural resources, drones, urban conflicts, and cyberspace.
The program’s mandate is to keep Canadians informed on these rapidly developing and increasingly pivotal realms that are integral to all aspects of security.
Egypt: A Revolutionary Past, A Military Present, and An Uncertain Future
Alexandra Zakreski discusses the dangers of prolonged military control in Egypt.
Reading the Same Book: Changes in US Counterinsurgency Doctrine
Enko Koceku on the need for the United States to modernize counterinsurgency doctrine.
Weak statehood and the threat to international security
Krista Burns discusses the trend of selective intervention by developed countries in failed states in the light of the new Failed State Index report.
The Right Climate
Emma Lecavalier explains how executive power alone will not get Obama’s new climate change policy off the ground.
Aircraft Hijackings: Balancing State Security vs. Human Dignity
Sandra Song explores Germany’s balance between state security and human dignity in the case of aircraft hijackings.
Libya’s Loose Weapon Problem
Chris Edwards on the spread of Libyan weapons in Africa and the potential consequences of inaction.
The Fine Balance Between Privacy and Security
Christopher Kelly outlines the debate over privacy and security in the context of developing story on Edward Snowden.
Deeply Concerned: America’s New “Bunker Busters” and Iran
Emma Lecavalier on the United States’ new “bunker buster” and how the bomb may influence relations with Iran.
Looking for a New Urban Security Paradigm
George P.R. Benson on the security benefits of understanding the ‘social facts’ of cities.