Category: Security Policy & Defence
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Skills are Everything
The leak in the STEM pipe poses a major challenge to Europe’s defence sector. How should this problem be fixed?
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A Reflection of the Defense Industry’s Role in German Security
Key insights from the 22nd Berlin Security Conference, exploring the crucial role of the defence industry in German security.
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Niger
Despite the leadership change following the military coup in Niger in July 2023, political change in the country cannot be expected.
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Prevention, Prevention, Prevention
What challenges will the German-Japanese partnership encounter in the coming years, and how can both countries cooperate to champion these?
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Correspondence from the Riga Conference
Which security challenges will Europe face in the coming years? Antonia Pup has attended the Riga Conference and shares her insights.
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The Korean Peninsula as a Scene of Geopolitical Development
The Korean Peninsula draws global attention as North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, meets Putin, hinting at deeper cooperation.
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Stop Worrying and Love the Missile
The hesitation of Western decision-makers to deliver certain weapons to Ukraine plays into Putin’s hand and hurts the Ukrainian war efforts.
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Cyber Security as a Cost-Inefficient Game
In cybersecurity, there’s no “winning.” Instead, organisations must strive for effective cyber protection to ensure long-term growth.
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Realism or Idealism
Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems are the latest contested development in warfare. This article will examine different approaches to their regulation and how they are incorporated into the framework of International Relations and International Law while also highlighting the ethical and practical debate at the heart of the issue.
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From Hermit Kingdom to Queendom
It is all about sending a message: Introducing a successor is not why Kim Jong-un showcases his daughter. Rather, he wants to send a message to the international community. And considering developments in North Korea’s domestic politics, his signals are credible.