The Government’s tepid response to the Russia Report is unlikely to have made any in the Kremlin lose much sleep. A stronger effort is therefore imperative to deter any future attempts to undermine UK democracy.
Read More »A Comparative Overview of European Neutral States’ Armed Forces: Part I – Comparing neutrality and ground-based assets
The law of neutrality was codified in 1907. Otherwise known as the Hague Convention, this document sets out the rights and responsibilities of neutral states. Since its writing, two World Wars and the Cold War have challenged neutral states to take steps and ensure their neutrality while giving them the chance to develop unique foreign policies.
Read More »‘Turkey’s reckless foreign adventures are making the world less safe’ – HSC Senior Fellow
Human Security Centre (HSC) Senior Fellow Simon Schofield has had a comment piece examining the latest developments in Turkish foreign policy published in CapX. In the article, he outlines how Ankara's interventions in Iraq, Syria and Libya, fostering of jihadists and colluding with powers such as Iran have left relations between Turkey and the West at a critical juncture.
Read More »The Prague Poison Plot that Wasn’t
While the plot may have turned out to be a complete fabrication, the fear and panic inspired by the initial reports serve as a reminder that mokroye delo - wet affairs or “wetwork” in the West - has seen a resurgence under Vladimir Putin.
Read More »President until 2036? The impact of Putin’s constitutional overhaul on Russia and the World
Any hopes of an alternate course for Russia have surely been dashed by the constitutional overhaul and it appears that the future will hold significantly more continuity than change for the country both internally and externally.
Read More »Kaliningrad: Russia’s Province in the Heart of Europe
Despite Kaliningrad’s rich and complex history, the city’s current aesthetic, economic stagnation and social instability is in need of attention. However, for as long as Russian authorities prioritise its military importance, Kaliningrad’s residents will have to wait.
Read More »A fractured relationship: tension mounts as Russian-Belorussian integration stalls
The Belarus-Russia integration process has been put on hold indefinitely and with relations between the two states entering a more pragmatic phase, Lukashenko will likely enhance his efforts to build further bridges between Belarus and the West.
Read More »The International Military Support to the Australian Defence Force’s Operation Bushfire Assist
Through Operation Bushfire Assist, Australia and its partners continue to develop interoperability, a crucial feat which will be called upon to face future challenges in the South Pacific region.
Read More »Civil-Military Cooperation: Lessons Learned, or Lessons Ignored?
Investment in civil-military cooperation has increased in recent years, as there is greater recognition that this is a field in need of improvement.
Read More »Urban Security: Vehicle-Ramming Attacks in Europe
As the nature of the threat evolves, it is essential that policymakers and analysts are forward thinking and develop innovative measures to further enhance the population's safety.
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