Tag: Military Alliances
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Warsaw Security Forum
Discover the highlights of the Warsaw Security Forum and its impact on transatlantic cooperation, summarised by our delegate Mihnea Turcitu.
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Europeans Role in Transatlantic Security
For long, Brussels has enjoyed protection from Washington’s security umbrella. Time has come for Europe to take a more independent stance.
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Continuity and Change in the Middle Eastern Security Landscape
The dynamic Middle Eastern security landscape is in a constant state of transformation. Highlighting crucial trends, including the Abraham Accords, the Saudi-Iranian détente, and China’s expanding influence in the region, the text underscores the vital need for policymakers to comprehend these new dynamics.
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All Things Fall Apart
Under President Yoon, South Korea aligend its foreign policy with the US. In this era of multipolarism however this may be shortsighted.
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Nobody Intends to Invade Finland
Why Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may not be the only reason for Finland to join NATO
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Panther Trumps Leopard
A deal without losers? Why the arms deal between South Korea and Poland holds benefits for both countries, and which implications it carries for Europe and the Indo-Pacific.
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Editorial EPIS Magazine Issue VI
The world is in flux. As great power competition intensifies and new secuirty threats emerge, states, institutions, and individuals must constantly adapt. Whether in military doctrine, energy policy, or digital governance, strategic choices made today will shape the world for years to come. This issue of EPIS Magazine explores these shifting dynamics.
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EPIS Magazine Issue VI
The world is in flux. As great power competition intensifies and new secuirty threats emerge, states, institutions, and individuals must constantly adapt. Whether in military doctrine, energy policy, or digital governance, strategic choices made today will shape the world for years to come. This issue of EPIS Magazine explores these shifting dynamics.
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EPIS Basics: The Military-Industrial Complex
This short article explains the basics of the military-industrial complex (MIC) and its impact on defence spending. Dominic Perfetti outlines how MIC refers to the close relationship between governments and defence industries, where lobbying influences policy and creates a ratchet effect—once spending rises, it’s hard to reduce. He highlights the risks of escalating budgets, political…
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Balance of Threat Theory
The Balance of Threat Theory asserts that states form alliances based on the threat they perceive from other states. It contends that states evaluate potential threats not only regarding power but also consider the level of aggression, the capabilities, and the intentions of other states. This theory highlights the importance of assessing threats and suggests…