Team Leader: Dr Rowan Allport – Senior Fellow
Our research on security and defence focuses on analysis of Western foreign policy, international security issues and cyber-security. The group maintains a strong regional expertise on the MENA region.
Team Leader: Dr Rowan Allport – Senior Fellow
Our research on security and defence focuses on analysis of Western foreign policy, international security issues and cyber-security. The group maintains a strong regional expertise on the MENA region.
Rowan Allport April 2, 2017 Europe, Latest Articles, Russia and Eurasia, Security and Defence, Uncategorized
Following an extended period in which Norway could focus its military efforts in the Middle East and Asia, Oslo is now having to face threats closer to home. NATO also has a major role in the defence of Norway and the surrounding region, but serious questions remain over the progress it has made in meeting the challenges on its northern flank.
Read More »Irena Baboi March 4, 2017 Europe, Latest Articles, Security and Defence
The Western Balkans have been receiving their fair share of attention from the international media lately. However, such alarmist talk often forgets that this is a region that is still recovering from recent bloodshed – and one that has more to lose than gain from its return.
Read More »Rowan Allport February 25, 2017 Europe, Latest Articles, Security and Defence
With the inadequacy of the immediate defensive measures taken by NATO as a result of the Ukraine crisis now clear both in their own terms and in light of Russia's actions in Syria, the alliance has embarked on a build-up that is helping to close the defensive gap.
Read More »Kalyani Subbiah February 19, 2017 Global Governance and Human Rights, Latest Articles, Security and Defence
The effectiveness of South African mercenaries in the fight against Boko Haram has led to an increase in support for the use of Public Military Companies. But there is a need for appropriate regulation to ensure they do not become part of the problem.
Read More »Irena Baboi February 3, 2017 Latest Articles, Security and Defence
The past two months of political events in Romania offer an accurate image of the inner workings of and flaws within the country's system as a whole.
Read More »Davis Florick January 30, 2017 Latest Articles, Security and Defence
As the Obama Administration’s time in office came to a close, there is prudence in assessing the “Pivot to Asia.”
Read More »Davis Florick January 7, 2017 Asia and Pacific, Latest Articles, Security and Defence
The recent agreement between Japan and South Korea to improve sharing of intelligence information marks an inflection point in bilateral relations. Brought together by Pyongyang’s belligerence, Seoul and Tokyo have found common ground and an impetus for more significant cooperation.
Read More »Kalyani Subbiah December 17, 2016 Asia and Pacific, Latest Articles, Security and Defence
India's campaign against fake currency is likely to have a significant short-term impact of terrorist funding, but only a more comprehensive approach can provide a long term solution.
Read More »Davis Florick December 10, 2016 Asia and Pacific, Latest Articles, Security and Defence
By gaining separation today, the US will be in a better position to negotiate with the Philippines from a position of strength tomorrow.
Read More »Rowan Allport November 19, 2016 Asia and Pacific, Europe, Latest Articles, Security and Defence
Facing a $1 trillion bill to recapitalise its nuclear triad, the US should now seek to assess the purpose for which it is sustaining its nuclear force not just in the context of symbolism, but for the practical value it can provide to the defence of its interests.
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