With the deadline for the Outline Agreement on Iranian nuclear energy quickly approaching, it is necessary to outline the Iranian, Israeli, and American stances in order to separate the pragmatic from the hypocritical.
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.
Understanding ISIS Ideology: The Evolution of Political Islam (Part 4)
In part four of a four-part series on the ideological underpinnings of the jihad waged by ISIS, Alia El Didi explores the roots of ISIS in Al-Qaeda and how it differs from the former.
Understanding ISIS Ideology: The Evolution of Political Islam (Part 3)
In part three of a four-part series on the ideological underpinnings of the jihad waged by ISIS, Alia El Didi explores the teachings of Ayman El Zawahiri.
Understanding ISIS Ideology: The Evolution of Political Islam (Part 2)
In part two of a four-part series on the ideological underpinnings of the jihad waged by ISIS, Alia El Didi explores the teachings of Sayid Qutb.
Militarized Masculinity and Gendered Security: War and Peace From a Feminist Perspective II
In part two of her analysis on militarized masculinity Saman Rejali argues that gender norms advocating for “manly” leaders inhibit peace-building prospects and undermine international stability.
Understanding ISIS Ideology: The Evolution of Political Islam (Part 1)
In part one of a four-part series on the ideological underpinnings of the jihad waged by ISIS, Alia El Didi explores the teachings of Hassan al-Banna.
Canada’s Anti-Terror Legislation: Balancing Freedoms and Security
Eric Sabiti looks into Bill C-51 and discusses its ramifications on security and surveillance.
Ideological Warfare and The Use of Propaganda
Considering the level of global interconnectivity in the 21st century, Christopher Abbot asks the question, how are political actors using propaganda to influence their audience?
The Wave of Migrants Coming From The Mediterranean to Europe
The UN agency for refugees (UNHCR) has dubbed the very popular crossing from Africa to Europe “the most lethal route in the world” for refugees as 3,419 migrants perished at sea in 2014. Last week, there were fears that more than 300 migrants had drowned in the Mediterranean between North Africa and the Italian island Read More…
The Cold War’s Last Frontier: Where North Korea Meets South
Adena Eliasoph explores the history of rivalry on the Korean Peninsula, and the prospect of reunification following the 25th anniversary of the fall of communism in Europe. Adena shares a personal reflection and photos from her visit to the DMZ and Panmunjom in December 2014.