As the situation with IS escalates, Ben Abonyi explores the the idea of the Responsibility to Protect and its pertinence to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
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.
ISIS and the Threat of a Homegrown Terrorist Attack
Samantha Di Santo examines the rise of homegrown terrorism and explains why we need to be more concerned about the possibility of an ISIS attack taking place in the West.
Coalition of the Unwilling: Anti-NATOism in European Politics, Part Two
In part two of a two-part article, Justin Fantauzzo looks at the rise of anti-NATOism on the European Right.
Emerging Security Challenges: An Interview with Dr. Jamie Shea
Jenny Yang interviews NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General Dr. Jamie Shea about how NATO is dealing with cybersecurity.
Where is the West?
Anojan Nicholas looks at how the West is dealing with the genocide that ISIS is inflicting on the Iraqi Christian minority.
Extinction or Extremism: The Future of Rohingya Muslims in Burma
The international community has betrayed the Muslim minority in Burma. Christopher Abbott discusses the challenges they face.
Russia and the Black Sea Balance: Status Quo Ante
With Russia’s acquisition of Crimea, Shahryar Pasandideh analyzes the balance of power in the Black Sea region.
Sierra Leone Enforces Nation Wide ‘Lock Down’
In a drastic measure to control the rampant spread of the Ebola Virus, Sierra Leone’s government devised a plan, to temporarily quarantine its residents in their homes.
Coalition of the Unwilling: Anti-NATOism in European Politics, Part One
Anti-NATOism is widespread in European politics on both the Left and the Right. In part one of a two-part article, Justin Fantauzzo looks at the fusion of domestic and foreign policy in Europe and the emergence of anti-NATOism on the European Left.
China’s “Maritime Silk Road”
With Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent conclusion of his four country tour, Christopher Cowan analyzes the purpose of these visits, the promotion of the Silk Road and Maritime Silk Road initiatives.