The retreat of the West
The withdrawal of troops by the West in Afghanistan highlights the lack of global governance and strategic plans.
International Security
The UK’s Integrated Review and the future of cyber
Cyber is a centrally crucial element to the UK’s future vision of national security. The Integrated Review considers it as a core component of national power
Understanding public reactions to cybersecurity incidents
This analysis offers a brief overview of how public opinion approaches and responds to cybersecurity incidents.
Social ties and Jihadist terrorism: what turns violent radicalisation into terrorist involvement?
An analysis of the social ties that link a group of young people, radicalised into Jihadism in Spain, to various actors from the global Jihadist movement
From Afghanistan to China: the pathology of victory
This year the war in Afghanistan will come to an end, in a phase involving both the US and NATO, following the withdrawal announced by Biden.
Rekindling the Agenda on Women, Peace and Security: can the EU lead by example?
The terrain of war and peace is not gender neutral.
The National Cyber Force: directions and implications for the UK
The establishment of the National Cyber Force raises significant questions about the directions that the cybersecurity of the UK will now take
Great power rivalry in the Middle East
Today three external powers –the US, China and Russia– are the leading players behind great power rivalry in the Middle East.
Hacking Back unpacked: an eye for an eye? Not so fast
Out of all the countries in the world, the hacking back debate has finally entered the political discourse in neutral Switzerland.
Horizon 2030: assessing the impact of socio-economic and governance issues on the future of the MENA Region
It is critical for NATO to understand the nature and the dynamics of the socio-economic and governance issues aggravating the instability in the MENA region.
Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity: a promising but uncertain future
The adoption of AI-based solutions to achieve cyber-defensive/offensive objectives (“AI for Cybersecurity”) is promising but challenging too.