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.  

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Diplomatic Relations Europe Germany Intelligence & National Security Stefan Konrad

A Calculated Risk: Intelligence Collection, Political Controversies and the Snowden Revelations

Stefan Konrad explores the political ramifications and lessons that can be learned from the Chancellor Merkel phone tapping scandal.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Diplomatic Relations Energy & Resources International Relations Iran The Middle East and North Africa The United States of America Usman Javed Western Europe

Nuclear Talks with Iran: Where Do We Stand?

Usman Javed explores the developments in the nuclear negotiations with Iran and discusses the benefits as well as the obstacles in reaching a successful framework.

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Bearing Down: Modernizing Russia’s Armed Forces

Hasan Siddiqui articulates Russia’s military ambitions, contextualizes it within the broader geopolitical situation in Europe as well as analysing NATO’s attitude towards it.

Asia-Pacific China Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Diplomatic Relations International Relations Michael Lumbers Peace & Security Security The United States of America

Assessing America’s Strategic Options toward China, Part IV: Integration

In the fourth of of a seven-part series, Michael Lumbers examines America’s future strategic options toward China.