John Pollock examines the increasingly assertive maritime role of China in the South China Sea and the historical prism through which Beijing approaches the region.
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.
Iran’s Iraqi Proxy War and the Potential Virtues of a Tehran-Washington Partnership
Should the United States work with Iran in the fight against ISIS? Sandy Vingoe considers the benefits of such a partnership.
What About Pakistan? The Threat of Nuclear Terrorism in South Asia
Evan Blackwell explores the risk of one of Pakistan’s nuclear weapons falling into the wrong hands.
Prison and Jihad: A Threat Behind Bars
Evan Blackwell discusses how prisons often provide fertile ground for cultivating terrorist recruits and what can be done to check this trend.
Syria: A New Afghanistan?
Michael Philips explains how Russia may be repeating the same mistakes in Syria that it made in Afghanistan.
The 2015 Hajj and its Aftermath
Eric looks at the consequences of the deadly 2015 Hajj stampede
Should We Arm the Kurds?
Evan Blackwell explains why a seemingly simple solution to fighting ISIS raises as many problems as it solves.
Reassessing Humanitarian Intervention
Corinne Stancescu looks at and why and how states intervene, and the past and future use of Chapter 7 of the UN Charter.
Zero to Sixty in 0.001 Seconds
Colin McEwen examines the Laser Weapon System (LaWS).
Reassessing Intervention and the Use of Force: Case Studies
Corinne Stancescu looks at and why and how states intervene, and the past and future use of Chapter 7 of the UN Charter.