Emily Robinson analyses the pros and cons of Canada’s oil sands, nuclear energy, and renewable energy for Canadian energy security.
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.
Issues in Military Medical Simulation and Training: Austere Medical Environments Conference, London England
Stuart Munnich examines the medical training difficulties for military and civil support.
Learning from the Ottawa Attack
The Honourable Hugh Segal, Chair of the NATO Council of Canada, Master of Massey College, reflects on the Ottawa shooting.
Ottawa Shooting Will Leave Canada Shaken but Not Shattered
Hannah Styffe reflects on the tragic event which took place in the nation’s capital, and why it should make us all feel more grateful for being Canadian.
Chaos in the Capital
Tazrian Alam explains how today’s shootings in Ottawa are the latest in a long history of major security breaches and terrorism incidents in Ottawa and across Canada.
Mining in West Africa: Worth the Risk?
Samantha Di Santo examines the financial repercussions facing Western Africa as a result of the deadly Ebola virus.
Just How Much Can Airstrikes Accomplish Alone?
Ground troops will be needed sooner or later in Syria and Iraq in order to fully win the war against the Islamic State (IS). As recently argued by Conrad Black, the Turks, Egyptians and Persians are just some of those who should be the ones sending boots on the ground in the Middle East. Sending Read More…
A Talk with Professor Bill Smullen on NATO, Canada, and more
Ben Abonyi sits down with Professor Bill Smullen, Director of the National Security Studies Program of Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, to discuss NATO, Canada, IS and Russia.
The Extremist Threat on Canadian Soil
Ryan Krueger explores the government’s response to the domestic threat of terrorism. Is it an over reach of authority?
Exposing the Surveillance State – Part One
John Woodside examines the expanding mass surveillance programs currently being operated by the United States in the first installment of his ‘Exposing the Surveillance State’ series.










