Category: Security Policy & Defence
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Policy Implications of Shigeru Ishiba’s Premiership
1. what are the policy implications of Shigeru Ishiba’s premiership?; 2. Ishiba will seek multilateral agreements and seek to strengthen relationships with allies and neighbors; 3. Ishiba has a vision for a safe, Free and Open Indo-Pacific. His government is still young and has not had the opportunity to make a change, but as a…
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Trump and the EU’s Security: Are we Prepared for Uncertainty?
Trump’s second presidency raises concerns about EU security as US support becomes uncertain. His stance on NATO and protectionism weakens transatlantic trust, making EU strategic autonomy essential. The EU must invest in defence, enhance rapid response mechanisms, and strengthen multilateral ties. Preparing for hybrid threats and geopolitical shifts is crucial. Therefore, ensuring security without US…
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False Narratives in the Freezing Cold
1. what does the current energy crisis in Moldova reveal about the role of Russian hybrid warfare in its EU accession path? 2. Russian hybrid warfare plays a significant role in hindering the EU accession process, for which the energy crisis reveals tactics such as the weaponization of energy and false narratives. 3. the current…
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Somaliland
1. What are the implications of the Las Anod conflict for Somaliland’s quest for statehood 2: The Las Anod conflict is rooted in tribalism and colonial history 3: It further complicates Somaliland’s quest for statehood
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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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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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The Arctic and Space
The Arctic and Outer Space are key arenas for global competition over resources and strategic influence. Rivalries, especially involving China and Russia, are growing due to resource access and military potential in these areas. Governing these spaces is crucial to avoid conflict and ensure global stability.
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Evaluating European Artillery Aid to Ukraine in 2024
How has Europe helped meet Ukraine’s request for artillery ammunition? This brief contextualises and visualises EU artillery aid to Ukraine since 2022, measured against Kyiv’s requests. The brief describes how aid shortages have affected battlefield dynamics, and what solutions exist.
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The Potential Expansion of the Coup Belt
1. What is the Coup Belt and is there a risk of it expanding? 2. The countries of the Coup Belt share some underlying factors behind their coup d’états. 3. There is a risk of the Coup Belt expanding southwards to include Cameroon.
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Report of the 23rd Berlin Security Conference
Main Question: How does the Middle East crisis impact European security? Argument: The conflict exacerbates societal tensions, strains migration systems, adds disinformation and polarization and strengthens Iran-Russia ties. Conclusion: A coordinated EU approach is crucial to address these challenges, balancing humanitarian aid, social cohesion, and geopolitical resilience.