Kristyn Byrnes discusses how escalating violence in Ukraine is likely to extend Western sanctions against Russia while Putin looks to China for survival.
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.
Can al-Qaeda Shed Its Radical Image?
Kevin Hempstead discusses the changing dynamics of al-Qaeda with the rise of the Islamic State.
A Calculated Risk: Intelligence Collection, Political Controversies and the Snowden Revelations
Stefan Konrad explores the political ramifications and lessons that can be learned from the Chancellor Merkel phone tapping scandal.
Nuclear Talks with Iran: Where Do We Stand?
Usman Javed explores the developments in the nuclear negotiations with Iran and discusses the benefits as well as the obstacles in reaching a successful framework.
What Are the Options for Security Council Reform?
Vanessa Hayford untangles the complex web of competing proposals for Security Council reform.
Bearing Down: Modernizing Russia’s Armed Forces
Hasan Siddiqui articulates Russia’s military ambitions, contextualizes it within the broader geopolitical situation in Europe as well as analysing NATO’s attitude towards it.
Assessing America’s Strategic Options toward China, Part V: Accommodation
In the fifth of of a seven-part series, Michael Lumbers examines America’s future strategic options toward China.
Migrants and Refugees – Together, But Not the Same
Vanessa Hayford explains why distinguishing between migrants and refugees is a life-and-death issue.
The Urgency of Security Council Reform
Vanessa Hayford explains why Security Council reform is so necessary -and why it’s unlikely to happen.
New Horizons: the AF-PAK Intelligence Nexus
Hasan Siddiqui writes about the new level of cooperation between Afghanistan and Pakistan and the geostrategic nuances related to it.