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.  

Africa Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Health Security Sophia Alifirova

The Ebola Epidemic: Guinea, Liberia and Senegal Struggle to Contain the Deadly Outbreak

As Senegal deals with its first cases of Ebola, Guinea and Liberia continue to attempt to contain the outbreak. Lack of supplies and the rapid spreading rate of the disease have significantly hindered these efforts.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Development Diplomatic Relations Iraq Islamic State Security Stuart Munnich Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa The United States of America Uncategorized

The West Has Woken Up to the Threat of the Islamic State

Stuart Munnich examines the US-led coalition response to the emerging threat from the Islamic State and its implications.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Daniel Woodburn Defense Diplomatic Relations Naval Issues Security Technology Western Europe

Military Apportionment In the Event of Scottish Independence: Undertones of Amity or Pettiness? (3/3)

In the third in a series of three, Daniel Woodburn examines military apportionment in the event of Scottish independence

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Development Eastern Europe and Russia Energy & Resources Ian Litschko Search and Rescue Security, Trade and the Economy Trade

From the Barents to the Bering: Development of the Northern Sea Route

With growing economic interest in the Arctic, Ian Litschko examines how the Russians have been developing the Northern Sea Route.

Asia-Pacific Ben Abonyi Culture Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Expanding Community

High Stakes: The Uncertain Future of Thai Democracy

With the most recent coup in Thailand this year, the political sphere of the nation has been thrown further into confusion. In this article, Ben Abonyi examines the results of this changing political landscape and the future of Thai democracy.