National Security During the First AI Revolution

The Case for Transforming Canada's Security Apparatus

Bibliographic Data

ID7149186
AuthorsEhsan Jozaghi (0000-0002-3555-085X, corresponding author)
Year2025
Volume68
Issue2
Pages285-308
Publication date2025-06-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueCanadian Public Administration (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0008-4840 • E-ISSN: 1754-7121
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/capa.70020
OpenAlexW4411613441
LanguageEN
Citations received6
References cited33

The exponential growth of social media, the dark web, cryptocurrency, international cartels, cyber attacks, the collaboration of terrorist organizations, the rise of self‐regulated social media, and the complexities of money laundering are threats to Canadian democracy, the economy, and the rule of law. The global threat environment in an increasingly interconnected world indicates that Canadian security will be increasingly determined and shaped outside its borders via international events. Therefore, this administrative policy article argues that the lack of a spy agency solely responsible for foreign missions puts Canadians at risk at home and abroad. Moreover, the transition of the RCMP from contract policing into a federal police force dedicated only to national security and federal law enforcement, like the FBI in the US, is recommended. Finally, the creation of Canada's new protective service, rapid federal national security police force, and North American Rapid Law and Border Enforcement is urgently needed

Agency (philosophy · Business · Democracy · Law enforcement · National security · Patriot Act · Political science · Politics · Social media · Sociology · Terrorism · Crime, Illicit Activities, and Governance · Cybercrime and Law Enforcement Studies · Cybersecurity and Cyber Warfare Studies · Law · Public Administration

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