Amila is a Junior Research Fellow at the NATO Association of Canada. She works within the Cyber Security and Emerging Threats program. Amila specializes in Satellite Imagery and their role in humanitarian interventions. Amila recently graduated with a Master's degree in Global Governance from the Balsillie School of International Affairs. She has previously interned at the United Nations Development Programme in Tanzania as a Communications, Outreach, and Partnerships fellow.
Cyberspace has become the new realm for battles to be waged, where state/non-state-sponsored groups are exploiting cyber vulnerabilities to control critical state sectors. Cyberattacks have escalated beyond espionage and financial theft to actions that constitute acts of war, endangering national and global security. Salt Typhoon and Volt Typhoon, People’s Republic of China (PRC) sponsored cybergroups, Read More…
On September 18th, 2025, the NATO Association of Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces College Foundation hosted Latvian MEP Reinis Pozņaks for a discussion on Latvia’s role in international defence. Read this report to learn about the key topics raised, including Canada–Latvia cooperation, importance of increased defence investment, and the future of European security.
