Tahera Qurban Ali reports on her experiences in Afghanistan, nearly thirteen years after 9/11.
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.
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.
Why Algeria Survived the Arab Spring
Alia El Didi examines how Algeria became the only Arab republic to survive the Arab Spring.
Clarifying Ukraine’s Nuclear Status
To be clear, Ukraine does not currently possess any nuclear weapons. So don’t worry.
Potential or failure? Crimea’s likely future as another de facto state
With no option of maintaining the status quo of Ukrainian territorial integrity through the approaching referendum, Crimea may be on the path to becoming another de facto state.
Strength in Numbers: The Institutional Struggle to Successfully Combat International Terrorism.
Andrew Majoran discusses the failure of modern legal systems in relation to the trials of terrorists, and why the ICC is the answer.
Why is Russia Calling Ukraine’s Government Fascist?
Daniel Troup argues that allegations of fascism in the Ukrainian government are misleading, but contain a troubling element of truth.