Tag: Cyber Defence-Protection & Cooperation
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From fragmentation to flexibility
How can the EU design digital infrastructure ensuring both security and civil rights for times of peace and crisis? The answer lies in resilience by design, through frameworks like the EUDI Wallet, NIS2 Directive, and the IEA, which create distributed, interoperable system. This proactive architecture ensures societal continuity across the bloc, making digital resilience both…
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Cybersecurity Redefined: Preemptive Defense
How can organizations move beyond a “reactive” cybersecurity mindset that only addresses breaches after they have caused damage? By utilizing “Active Defense” and intelligence, companies can identify malicious infrastructure deployment weeks before an attack, allowing for preemptive disruption of network communication. Shifting the industry standard from “detection” to “preemption” creates a powerful global deterrent by…
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Strengthening Collective Cyber-Defence in the EU
This brief examines the question of to what extent the NIS2 and the Cyber Solidarity Act strengthen the EU’s capacity for collective cyber crisis defence. The analysis demonstrates that the NIS2 builds resilience through national obligations, while the Cyber Solidarity Act enhances collective capacity by increasing EU-level preparedness. It concludes that cross-border cybersecurity issues require…
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Strategic Autonomy in a Digital Age
Main Question: How can the EU achieve strategic autonomy in defense amid technological disruption and geopolitical rivalry? Argument: Europe must adopt three interdependent policies: ethical governance for emerging technologies, industrial and supply chain resilience, and integrated cybersecurity to secure its defense ecosystem. Conclusion: By aligning these points through investment, collaboration, and unified standards, the EU…
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Europe’s Struggle for Digital Sovereignty
How vulnerable is Europe’s digital infrastructure to foreign control? The ICC case, other European cases and US tech dominance expose the dependence on US software and cloud infrastructures, undermining digital sovereignty. Europe must prioritise cyber independence through investment, cooperation and secure, EU-based infrastructure.
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AI in Defence
How is AI used in cybersecurity and critical infrastructure defense in Europe? AI amplifies attacks and defenses, widening threats and needing better talent and operational practices. Europe must improve skills, operations, and selective cooperation to strengthen cyber resilience.
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AWS Regulation: Accountability & IHL
Can existing laws adequately govern Autonomous Weapons Systems (AWS)? A regulatory framework, not a ban, ensures accountability and civilian protection. Current international law can regulate AWS responsibly while allowing strategic use.
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Policy Recommendations
How can AI be used safely in NATO and EU cyber operations? AI boosts cyber defence but needs oversight, security, and coordination. Combining AI with regulation and collaboration strengthens defence and accountability.
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Turkey’s Media and the Rise of Misinformation
How has Turkey’s politics shaped its information ecosystem? The AKP and President Erdoğan control the media and manipulate narratives. Turkish media is regulated, polarised, and press freedom is limited.
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Technological Aspect of an Emerging Market
How is AI changing modern warfare? AI boosts targeting, intelligence, and autonomy in combat. Militaries must pair AI with oversight and regulation.