Author: Iasmina Stoian
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Dual-use GovTech and Civilian Protection
Dual-use GovTech turns citizens into “security sensors”: civilians supplying security-relevant data. While they can boost resilience and improvement, they may also raise DPH and cyber-reprisal risk.
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War in the Dark
1. Do Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure violate international humanitarian law? 2. The attacks systematically targeted civilian infrastructure during extreme winter conditions, causing disproportionate civilian harm with no identifiable military necessity, in breach of the Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocol I. 3.The law is clear. What is missing is the political will to enforce…
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Is Nuclear Deterrence a Phoenix of the Cold War?
Is nuclear deterrence truly fading or rising again since the Cold War? Treaty erosion, modernization, politics and alliances show its revival like a phoenix. While promising security, nuclear deterrence increases humanitarian risks and global tensions, making the global community question its true cost.
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Between the eagle and the dragon
China has rapidly expanded its influence in the Caribbean through infrastructure, trade, and the Belt and Road Initiative. The U.S., once dominant in the region, now responds with tariffs, aid, and military ties, but often reactively. Thus, the Caribbean has become a key arena of U.S.-China rivalry, raising economic, political, and security stakes for both…
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Alliances, Ballots and Continuity
The 2025 presidential elections in Romania and Poland marked a pivotal moment for NATO’s eastern flank and also the start of a new chapter.Romania’s pro-European outcome contrasts with Poland’s conservative shift, raising questions about regional cohesion. Thus, the future of NATO’s unity and its support for Ukraine now hinges on how both allies align with…
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Annual CIMIC Foresight Conference 2024
The conference showcased how Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) enables mission success in complex environments. It examined CIMIC’s future role amid hybrid threats and natural disasters. Participants emphasized the need for stronger integration of civil actors in planning, intelligence, and stabilization efforts.