Joshua Kelly is a Junior Research Fellow with the NATO Association of Canada. He is pursuing a double major in Economics and Political Science at McGill University. His academic interests include a focus on international security, political economy, climate policy, and technology governance. He is also a Research Associate at Unlock Solutions, where he conducts policy focused research to inform readers on emerging technologies, AI systems, digital markets, and the societal implications of innovation.
Other written works include “Two Congos, Two Paths; A Comparative Study of Colonial Legacy and Postcolonial Divergence” in the Michigan Journal of Political Science and “The Food Insecurity Crisis in Newfoundland and Labrador” in the McGill Journal of Economics. Prior to joining NAOC, Joshua also worked as a Business Analyst at Ascio Consultancy Company, supporting research, documentation analysis, and process mapping for projects involving Canadian government agencies and private sector clients.
Canada’s Arctic security debate mostly focuses on the visible signs of geopolitical change. While Russian military activity, Chinese interest in polar routes, and NORAD modernization dominate the debate, one serious threat is occurring under Canadians’ feet. As permafrost thaws, the physical ground supporting Arctic infrastructure is becoming less stable. This is not only an environmental Read More…
