Andrew Majoran examines the ongoing battle between tech industry CEOs and the United States Government.
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.
Two Eyes on Eastern Europe
While Western media outlets have been keeping close watch on Ukraine’s uprisings, a parallel conflict has been boiling to the surface in the Balkans. This is why the Bosnian Protests shouldn’t go unnoticed:
You Could Have Just Asked Nicely: Analyzing the Effectiveness of Torture
Andrew Majoran analyzes the effectiveness of torture as an interrogation method.
The Tatar Question
Deika Mohamed discusses Crimea’s minority Muslim population and their stance towards recent developments.
Travel Logs: Preparing for Elections (Part 2/2)
Tahera Qurban Ali describes the electoral environment leading up to Afghanistan’s elections later this year.
Travel Logs: A Look into Afghanistan (Part 1/2)
Tahera Qurban Ali reports on her experiences in Afghanistan, nearly thirteen years after 9/11.
Election Time in Africa’s Narco-State
After repeated postponement, Guinea-Bissau is holding new elections. Paul Pryce looks at the implications for this troubled country.
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) Part 2: Leaders
In his final part of the series, Stuart looks at what makes AQAP unique as an al Qaeda affiliate.
Terrorist Attacks in China: The Manifestation of Regional Dissent
Fred Pai discusses the recent stabbing attacks in China and the underlying issue of ethnic suppression.
Russia Annexes Crimea: what now?
Justine Reisler argues that the Crimean dispute should end with the borders drawn today.









