Category: Security Policy & Defence
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War Economy in Practice
Main question: How has UNAC’s international supply-chain exposure changed over the past five years amid sanctions? Argument: Despite state efforts, UNAC remains reliant on foreign suppliers, especially for high-tech components. Conclusion The 2022 invasion triggered financial strain, with UNAC divesting assets and relying heavily on government support to sustain operations.
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Satellite Security and Post-Quantum-Cryptography
Is current satellite cybersecurity sufficient to address emerging threats, especially with rising space reliance? Most commercial satellites still rely on outdated or minimal cybersecurity measures. Many use “security by obscurity,” and standard communication protocols either lack security or use weak static keys. Meanwhile, satellites are becoming critical infrastructure and increasingly targeted in cyber conflicts. Current…
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Syria and the Future of Iran’s Foreign Policy
How has the new transitional government reshaped the Iranian foreign policy? Under Assad, Iran had a second line of defence and a supply route toward its allies. With the ousting of Assad, Tehran has lost significant presence throughout the region, leading Iran to consider elaborating a nuclear weapon arsenal or financing destabilisation efforts both in…
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Introduction to the Security Dilemma
1. Why do we see increases in defense spending despite claims for peace? 2. In an anarchic world, peace is guaranteed by the state’s actions, and higher military spending raises the costs for an aggressor. 3. Though paradoxical, the security dilemma may explain some of the recent increases in military spending
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The Untold Story of Operation Spider Web
The joint mission achieved overwhelming success, demonstrating effective operational capabilities. The Tu-95, Russia’s most numerous strategic bomber, played a crucial role in the mission. The operation highlighted the importance and effectiveness of international military collaboration.
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Westphalian Order Under Siege
How does Donald Trump’s rhetoric challenge the foundational Westphalian principles underpinning the Western alliance? Trump’s rhetorical imperialism, seen in his statements on Greenland and Canada, undermines the transatlantic norm of territorial integrity and reveals a shift from collective security to unilateralism. Europe must confront this erosion by pursuing strategic autonomy to uphold the postwar order
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Trilateral Security Model
How can European states improve regional security cooperation against emerging threats? A trilateral model combining NATO, the EU, and NORDEFCO offers more agile and localised defence capabilities. Institutionalising this model would enhance Europe’s resilience through interoperable and complementary security strengths.
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Editorial: EPIS Report on Security Policy & Defence I
European states have long deprioritised national defence, reducing budgets and neglecting credible deterrence capacities. The war in Ukraine and the unreliability of the U.S. as a security guarantor have exposed Europe’s geopolitical vulnerability. This crisis offers Europe a chance to strengthen its security architecture and become a more integrated, independent security actor.
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Speer Group: A symbol of European cooperation
How can private equity, through firms like Speer Group, strengthen European defence cooperation? By filling critical gaps in early-stage defence ventures, Speer Group fosters innovation, interoperability and strategic autonomic across Europe. Speer Group positions itself as a key neutral actor enhancing Europe’s resilience and security in a multipolar and increasingly unstable geopolitical environment.
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US Influence on European Defence Policy
What influence does the United States have on the development of the European Defence Policy? The American influence on the development of European policy in recent years, the present developments and future prospects. These approaches give us a better understanding of some of the issues at stake in the development of European security policy.