Author: Jonathan Lott
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Haiti’s Endless Crisis
-Haiti’s complex security crisis has worsened since 2024. -Evolving battlefield dynamics threaten greater gang control and violence. -Political externalities endanger Haiti’s economy and political legitimacy.
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Ukraine and the Future of Black Sea Security
What does the future of Black Sea security look like? The Black Sea Security Forum showcased the many players shaping the region, with Ukraine playing a central role in both trade and defence. As a key security provider for Europe, Ukraine must be fully supported, but Europe must also learn from its ingenuity and innovation…
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Lessons from the European Police Congress
1. Artificial intelligence, in conjunction with OSINT, is supercharging policework. 2. Drones, once primarily used by hobbyists and military personnel, are increasingly finding a role in police forces across the world. 3. Other more traditional technological advances (vehicles, armor, weaponry) remains important, and new innovations are being made.
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A Return to Coal?
1. Trump is trying to reinvigorate American coal production; what are the security implications? 2. Coal (and energy production generally) has realist dimensions, is necessary for mass-producing steel, and plays into politics domestic & international. 3. Dirty energy, and diverse energy sources, are a hedge against a liberal, trust-based order in favor of more immediate…
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Assessing Greenland’s Resources
1. Explores Greenland’s vast mineral resources 2. Greenland is oil and mineral rich making it attractive to relevant states in the arctic region 3. Greenland is, and will continue, to be relevant because of the points made above.
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Bukele’s El Salvador
How has President Bukele’s approach to violent crime affected regional crime (and his popularity)? Despite criticism from human rights groups, homicide continue dropping, and Bukele’s popularity is soaring. Bukele’s “mano dura” approach to violent crime, immigration, and democracy are an inspiration to conservatives across the Americas.
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Military Recruitment Across 4 NATO States in 2025:
1. What challenges are being faced by the U.S., Canada, Poland, and Germany with regards to military recruitment? 2. Different political and military pressures have driven many innovative practices, but with mixed results. 3. States can learn from each other’s responses to military recruitment shortfalls.
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Haiti in Crisis
Haiti’s gang violence and instability prompt a Kenya-led, UN-backed mission to restore order.