Aylin Manduric discusses the current state of torture in light of new report and program aimed against the practice from Amnesty International
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.
Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction – Part 2 of 2
In Part II, Steven Chadwick addresses the capacity of terrorist organizations to acquire chemical weapons while examining NATO’s Role in WMD non-proliferation.
Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction – Part 1 of 2
In Part I, Steven Chadwick addresses the capacity of terrorist organizations to acquire nuclear and biological weapons.
Tearing up Thailand
Protesters clash following Yingluck Shinawatra’s impeachment. Can the current caretaker administration keep the country under control until the elections?
A History of Violence: Profiling Boko Haram
How has Boko Haram changed with Nigeria’s shifting political landscape? A brief history of the group’s development.
Conflict and Cooperation: Peacekeeping in Africa (3/3)
Exploring regional and international peacekeeping efforts in Africa.
Tension in the South China Sea: Hydrocarbon Reserves and Chinese Expansion
Steven Chadwick discusses Chinese oil dependency and its geopolitical implications for the South China Sea.
Peacekeeping: It just makes ¢ents (2/3)
Exploring the economic and political effectiveness of multilateral peacekeeping and the challenges currently faced.
The Dangers of Conflict Reporting (Part 1/2)
In the first of this two part series on journalists’ deaths in conflict zones, Stuart demonstrates that since the 2000s the number of deaths has increased.
Bitcoin: A Look at the Controversial Cryptocurrency
Kyle Chatterson takes a look at what bitcoin is, the misconceptions surrounding it, and why some think it could change the world.