Tag: Arms Control & Disarmament

Main Question: How are drones, particularly UAVs, redefining warfare in the Russia-Ukraine conflict? Argument: Affordable, small-scale drones (like FPVs) are now central to modern combat, offering low-cost, high-impact strategies that outmaneuver traditional defense systems. Conclusion: Operation Spiderweb showcased a revolutionary shift in warfare, proving drones are no longer support tools but central weapons capable of…

Main question: Should European governments cut social spending to increase military budgets in response to rising global threats? Argument: Policies that reduce support for the most vulnerable populations increase social inequality, fuel resentment, and create fertile ground for right-wing populism, ultimately weakening democratic stability and national unity. True national security depends not just on military…

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

With the grey silhouette of the new Chinese J-36 stealth fighter appearing in the sky, analysts wonder if the West has fallen behind in the race for the 6th Gen of fighter aviation. But with CCP military projects shrouded in secrecy and propaganda, what do we know so far? The J-36 seems to be more…

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.

Russia outproduces the EU in arms, leveraging a wartime economy, while the EU struggles with limited production capacity, posing future conflict risks despite higher equipment quality.

To fund the €100bln Berlin plans to spend for its armed forces, it plans to introduce a debt brake. This, however, could threaten democracy.

Unmanned systems proliferate in warfare, from reconnaissance to tactical strikes, raising ethical and regulatory concerns.

The issue is dedicated to the many problems that are spread across the globe. In this issue it was also important to us to show the other – mostly inconspicuous – sides of diplomacy. Because we have the options, we are faced with the choice: to arm or not to arm?