Admiral James Stavridis, recently retired, has proposed a new structure for the US military, including a Cyber Force. But Paul Pryce expresses some concerns.
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.
Exploring Syria’s Humanitarian Crisis – Part 3
In the final installment of his 3 part series on Syria’s humanitarian crisis, Cameron Becker illustrates the dire future Syria’s medical system holds, as today it lies on the verge of collapse.
The Challenges of Self-Radicalization to Domestic Security
Alexandra Zakreski discusses the threat of home-grown terrorism to Canadian national security.
The Contingencies of Biological Weapons
Sandra Song examines the oft-overlooked dangers of bioterrorism.
Unequal Partnership: European-US Relations in NATO
Daniel Troup discusses Europe’s reliance on US defense and security.
Is climate change a NATO issue?
Daniel Troup examines the security implications of global warming and discusses NATO’s efforts to engage with climate issues.
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.