Janice Alvares examines the violence and instability leading up to the country’s first national elections since the withdrawal of US troops.
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.
Profile: Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif
Profiling Javad Zarif, the figure tasked with executing Iranian foreign policy and bringing the nuclear crisis to an end.
Iran develops aircrafts despite sanctions (Part 2/2)
Iranian companies working with international partners to develop domestic aircraft manufacturing capabilities.
American sanctions endanger international airspace (Part 1/2)
Sanctions imposed by the United States against Iran are against the spirit of international agreements on civil aviation safety.
Global Disease Eradication: Politics and Practicality
In late March, the World Health Organization declared eighty percent of the world as Polio-free.
Due North – Terrorists Set Their Sights on Canada
Andrew Majoran examines the ISIL’s public threat to “destroy” Canada.
“You Don’t Need a Weatherman to Know Which Way the Wind Blows”
Andrew Majoran examines the former terrorist organization “The Weather Underground”, and the lessons we can learn from their attacks.
Beyond the Numbers: Bean Counting and the Russia-NATO Balance of Power
There are many problems and risks associated with ‘bean counting’ – comparing the balance of power by comparing numbers. It ignores many measurable and immeasurable asymmetries which Shahryar Pasandideh discusses.
The Scramble for the Arctic
Christian Paas-Lang discusses questions of Arctic ownership.
Setting the Record Straight: Summary of a fact sheet issued by NATO
NATO explains why Russia’s accusations against them are unfounded.










