A delay in the official auditing process and disagreements between the two candidates have delayed the release of the official results of the Afghan presidential election, originally scheduled for July 22, 2014.
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.
Proclamation of an Islamic Caliphate – An Optimistic Analysis
Piotr Zulauf discusses how the recent declaration of an Islamic State may be beneficial for the Middle East.
America’s Drone War: A Cost Benefit Analysis
Drones, targeted killings and counterterrorism strategy: A cost benefit analysis of America’s drone war against terrorism.
Who’s Afraid of a North Korean Bomb? (Part II)
In Part II, Scott Falls analyzes the security implications of North Korea’s nuclear program and addresses the need for renewed negotiations.
Who’s Afraid of a North Korean Bomb? (Part I)
In Part I, Scott Falls discusses the origin of North Korea’s nuclear program and assesses the state’s current capabilities.
Is Iran’s Extension of the Nuclear Negotiations an Attempt to Buy More Time?
Daniel Woodburn discusses the most recent developments in the US-led negotiations between Iran and the P5+1.
Afghanistan Election Crisis: Both Candidates Claim Victory
Stuart looks at what implications the election results in Afghanistan could hold for the future.
The Future of Modern Warfare: Autonomous Weapons
Daniel Woodburn considers the implications of making the leap from semi-autonomous weapon systems to independent ‘killer robots’
Germany’s Inconsistent Arms Export Policy
A German Boxer armoured personnel carrier on display at the IDEX 2013 defence expo in Dubai, UAE. As the banners to the top left and right demonstrate, a German national pavilion was established to sell weapons to Middle Eastern countries at one of the world’s largest defence exhibitions.
Attacks on Israel and the Disintegration of the Peace Process
Soheil Milani discusses the breakdown of peace, shifting US policy, and spiralling instability.