Author: Leonie Petzoldt
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Eyes from above
Is it possible or necessary to use satellites to prevent human trafficking and forced labour? Yes it is necessary, as this allows us to identify and combat the structures that enable such practices more quickly. There is still a great amount of work to be done before this idea can be put into practice.
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Trump’s Ceasefire in Israel-Gaza
1.Why is Greenland strategically significant, what drives renewed interest in the territory? 2.Greenland’s position in the GIUK-gap and its vast untapped resources make it vital for Arctic geopolitics. Trump’s interest reflects broader US ambitions to secure dominance in the Arctic amidst resource competition and strategic military concerns. 3.Greenland’s role in Arctic geopolitics underscores its global…
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Norway’s Most Important Peace Project
– How does Norway’s new Arctic Strategy transform what was once “Norway’s most important peace project” into a cornerstone of national and European security? – The strategy marks a clear shift from cooperation with Russia and environmental focus toward a “total defence” model that integrates military, civilian, and infrastructural preparedness across society. – Norway’s Arctic…
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Just Another Trade Route?
Can the geopolitical situation in the straits of Malacca reveal possible future scenarios along the Northern Sea Route? Due to starkly contrasting geographical and political circumstances between the regions, chiefly relating to population density, distance between population centres and the presence of major powers it is difficult to make an accurate prediction on the viability…
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Low Likelihood, High Impact:
1. How should the international community respond to emerging threats of nuclear weapons in space, particularly amid claims of Russian development? 2. Though unlikely to be used, nuclear weapons in space remain a concern due to legal loopholes and dual-use technologies. 3. Space-based nuclear threats, while improbable, require clearer rules to prevent misuse and miscalculation.