Samer Khurshid assess whether it is justifiable to criticize NATO on climate change or that critics are being too harsh, along with several ideas on combating climate change.
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.
Coronavirus and Surveillance: Bring on the Surveillance State
In this article, Nicole Dougherty, explores how the Novel Coronavirus is effecting technological innovation and surveillance in Asia and around the world.
The Danger of Gender Stereotyping Canada’s ‘Jihadi Brides’
In this article, author Mary Peplinski explores the consequences gender stereotyping may have for national security and counterterrorism efforts in Canada. The article will focus specifically on the cases of women who are trying to return to Canada after leaving to join ISIS.
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.
They know all your secrets: Political data mining in Canada
In this article, the NATO Associations Nicole Dougherty explores how political parties are mining big data on Canadians and the threat that this posses.
Special Report: Could, Should, and Would Israel Become a NATO Member?
Justin Dell examines if Israel Could, Should, and Would Become a NATO Member?
A New “People’s War”: How China is politicizing the coronavirus
Adam Zivo analyzes the Chinese government’s response to the coronavirus epidemic.
Competition in the South China Sea: Who will become the global hegemon?
In this article, James Cho explores the competition of the superpowers, in the South China Sea region.
Event Intelligence, AI & Canada: Interview with Andy Ellis
Touraj Riazi had the privilege of interviewing Andy Ellis, current VP of Corporate Strategy at EVNTL. We discussed EVNTL, its use of AI and the implications. Andy Ellis was formerly the Assistant Director of Operations at the Canadian Security and Intelligence Services.
Huawei: The Dragon that Caught Nortel off Guard
In this article, The NATO Associations Nicole Dougherty examines the role of Chinese hackers in the destruction of Nortel, and how it benefitted Huawei.