What does Trump’s return to the White House mean for Africa?

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Early next year, on January 20, 2025, Donald Trump, the incoming President of the United States, will be inaugurated into...

Sudan Ravaged by Famine: Is an End to Civil War Possible?

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Sudan, Africa’s third-largest country, is enduring a second year of brutal conflict that has spiralled into a humanitarian disaster. Fierce...

Zelensky presented the “Victory Plan” for Ukraine

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On October 16, 2024, Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, presented a “Victory Plan ”  to Ukraine’s parliament (Verkhovna rada)....

Russia’s Nuclear Strategy 2024: How Moscow is changing the rules of the game

Geopolitics Strategy & Defence

Russia’s new nuclear doctrine marks a significant shift in the country’s approach to nuclear deterrence and reflects a broader strategy...

Horn of Africa on the Brink of Another Conflict? Egypt, Somalia and Eritrea Join Forces Against Ethiopia’s Geopolitical Ambitions

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Tensions in the Horn of Africa are escalating as Egypt, Somalia, and Eritrea join forces to counter Ethiopia’s rising ambitions....

Iran and Hezbollah: Key Players in the Rise of Houthi Power

Geopolitics Military Affairs

According to a report by the United Nations, Yemen Houthi rebels have raised their capabilities from a local armed group...

Eastern Lies and Western Dreams: How Russian Disinformation Campaign Shapes Moldova’s Future

Geopolitics

Moldova’s pro-European president, Maia Sandu, will run for reelection in late October this year. A referendum on cementing the country’s...

A useful tool for authoritarians or a protector of rights? First international convention on cybercrime stirs controversy

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After nearly three years of negotiations, the UN adopted a groundbreaking convention on cybercrime on August 8, 2024. While this...

Germany halves the 2025 budget for Ukraine

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Germany’s proposed budget for 2025 shows a 50% reduction in military aid to Ukraine compared to the current year. The...

Colombian youth recruited by rebels via TikTok

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In Colombia, where the differences between social classes are palpable, the vision of money and wealth is tempting. As a...

The development of China’s nuclear ambitions

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China’s recent demands for the United States to adopt a “no-first-use” policy and to stop protecting allies from nuclear threats...

Appeasement and Stabilitocracy: The EU–Serbia Lithium Deal

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The EU and Serbia finalised a controversial lithium mining agreement essential for electric vehicle batteries. Amidst Serbia’s alignment with Russia...

Israel is a leader in the use of artificial intelligence. It helped them prevent a missile strike from Iran but also killed thousands of Palestinians

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Many countries are increasingly experimenting with the use of AI in military technologies and for ensuring national security. Among the...

Cybersecurity and the Defense Industry Should Become Priorities After NATO’s 2024 Summit

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NATO’s 2024 summit is over; as always, it has brought forward multiple topics. Especially given the current turbulent geopolitical and...

Usage of Drones in the War in Ukraine

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Drones, or UAVs, were often considered weapons of the future. Before the two world wars in the 20th century, the...

Are Israel and Hezbollah on the Brink of the War?

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On 13 June, the Lebanese Hezbollah fired more than 200 rockets and drones into Israel. The attack is believed to...

Mapping Hungarian Influence in Slovakia and the Czech Republic

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In today’s world, we are facing several parallel and simultaneous crises, be it climate crisis, economic volatility or security. It...

With dragon on the neck: how (not) to face the growing Chinese competition in the car industry

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The forthcoming decision to increase EU tariffs on selected Chinese electric vehicles is unlikely to systematically benefit the European car...

The Georgian government delegitimises the protests with deceptive Facebook ads. The President vetoed the bill on “foreign agents”

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In early April 2024, Georgian Dream, the ruling party in Georgia, pushed through a controversial law on “foreign agents” in...

Robert Fico in Azerbaijan: Will Slovakia become a bridge between Brussels and Baku?

Geopolitics Global Agenda

The visit of Prime Minister Robert Fico and his delegation to Azerbaijan on 6-7 May 2024 represented a new impetus...

Quo Vadis, Kosovo?

Geopolitics

As Kosovo embarks on its 16th year of independence, it faces a critical juncture characterised by a challenging journey filled...

Escalation between Israel and Iran in the context of the Gaza conflict: Regional war on the horizon?

Geopolitics Military Affairs

On April 1, 2024, Israel destroyed one of the buildings of the Iranian embassy in Damascus. The attack left 16...

NATO has been (for years) electing a new Secretary General. Who is running, and what are the chances?

Geopolitics Strategic Thinking

A European always chairs the top civilian post in NATO. The top military post is always held by an American....

TikTok Faces Imminent Shutdown in the USA Over National Security Concerns of Chinese Espionage

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On Wednesday, March 13, the United States House of Representatives passed a bill targeting TikTok, a global social media phenomenon....

On how Ukraine desperately needs help from the West and why its victory in the war is in our best interest

Geopolitics Military Affairs

In February 2024, two years have passed since the beginning of Russian aggression against Ukraine. From the beginning, the total...

Life in Gaza is about the choice between displacement and death. Only a fraction of Palestinians manage to escape

Geopolitics Military Affairs

The Gaza Strip is currently the most isolated piece of land. Its inhabitants have been taken hostage by the radical...

UN agency staff were involved in the October terror attack on Israel. Will the suspension of international aid lead to a humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip?

Geopolitics

Israel has accused the main UN agency in Gaza of involvement in the Hamas terror attack of October 7, 2023,...

Turkey agreed to the entry of Sweden into NATO

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On Tuesday, 23 January 2024, the Turkish Parliament approved Sweden’s candidacy for NATO membership. Thus, after long months of waiting,...

Spain announces a plan to shut down its nuclear power plants. Will nuclear still see a renaissance in Europe?

Non-Military Security Technology and Innovations

One of the indirect consequences of the Russian aggression against Ukraine in February 2022 is renewed debate on the future...

Leaning towards China or the West? Key elections in Taiwan have faced manipulative interference from China

Geopolitics

On Saturday, January 13, the people of Taiwan elected a new president, vice president, and representatives of the parliament. The...

Iran opens another front against Israel: Yemen’s Houthi attacks threaten global shipping

Geopolitics Military Affairs

In response to Israel’s operation in Gaza, Yemen’s Houthi rebel movement has stepped up attacks against shipping in the Red...

Securing the North: NATO’s Response to Russian and Chinese Arctic Ambitions

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Current trends in Arctic ice melt carry profound implications not only for the planet’s climate but also for the stability...

China’s position on the Gaza conflict

Geopolitics

During the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, the position of most international actors is relatively straightforward. The US supports...

Slovak Defence Industry Up To 2030: Navigating Through New Reality Towards Rebirth

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Over the past months, Adapt Institute analysts have been working on the preparation of a research study aimed at identifying...

Republicans in the US Senate block aid to Ukraine and Israel

Geopolitics

On Wednesday, December 6, 2023, Republicans in the US Congress’s Senate rejected the Biden administration’s request for financial aid worth...

The impact of the Israeli-Palestinian war on the global energy sector. Will countries become more reliant on clean energy?

Geopolitics Non-Military Security

The oil and gas market has not yet recovered from the consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and is...

Iran is becoming a new cyber power. Its enhanced cyber capabilities are particularly felt by Israel

Non-Military Security Technology and Innovations

In recent weeks, Iran has carried out several highly sophisticated cyber operations, primarily targeting its regional adversaries. Among the primary...

Israel labelled as a terrorist state: Turkish President Erdogan and his motivation for supporting Hamas

Geopolitics

The conflict in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Hamas is redefining relationships and dynamics within the region. Saudi Arabia...

Does Iran want war with Israel, or is it too big of a bite for Tehran?

Geopolitics

The attack by Palestinian group Hamas on Israel carries the potential to destabilise the Middle East significantly. Specifically, the potential...

The US tightens sanctions on chip exports to China. They fear China is using them to develop artificial intelligence for military purposes

Technology and Innovations

In October of this year, the US Department of Commerce announced a new package of sanctions that tightened restrictions on...

The energy deal between Pakistan and Russia may influence the future direction of the Asian country. Will the Western ally deepen its relations with Moscow?

Geopolitics

Pakistan, a country in Southwest Asia, recently concluded an energy agreement with Russia, claiming the need to diversify its energy...

Hamas is supported by pro-Russian and Islamist hackers, Israel is aided by Indians

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The recent terrorist attack by Hamas has ignited another round of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. In addition to ground battles, there...

Has the EU turned its back on Armenia due to the energy deal with Azerbaijan?

Geopolitics Non-Military Security

The long-standing conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh has come to an end, and it appears that the European Union has not been...

Azerbaijan occupies Nagorno-Karabakh. How will the geopolitical situation in the Caucasus and the Middle East develop in the future?

Geopolitics Strategic Thinking

On 19 September 2023, the Azerbaijani armed forces launched an offensive into Nagorno-Karabakh. Within 24 hours, Azerbaijan was able to...

The International Criminal Court begins addressing cyber war crimes. The first on the list might be Russia

Non-Military Security Technology and Innovations

Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Hague, announced a groundbreaking development: the court...

Syria Teetering on the Edge of Collapse Again: Assad Regime Facing Its Worst Crisis in Years

Geopolitics

Despite the diplomatic achievement of Syria’s readmission to the Arab League in May 2023, the Bashar al-Assad regime currently confronts...

The EU must be ready to welcome new members by 2030

Geopolitics

Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has contributed to Ukraine and Moldova gaining candidate status in June 2023, giving a new impetus...

Army officers occupied government buildings, dissolved parliament and imprisoned the president in Gabon. What is behind the latest of the coups in Africa?

Geopolitics Military Affairs

On 30 August, a military coup took place in Gabon. The coup took place shortly after the announcement of the...

Regional instability and uranium market constraints. The consequences of the military coup in Niger may reach beyond the borders of the continent

Geopolitics

On July 26th, Niger, the largest country in West Africa, experienced a military coup that saw the overthrow of democratically...

Israeli-Saudi Reconciliation Challenges

Geopolitics

Details regarding a potential Saudi-Israeli reconciliation brokered by the United States have begun to surface. The triangular bargain between Saudi...

AI-Generated Disinformation: Understanding and Fighting New Phenomenon

Technology and Innovations

The emergence of AI-generated disinformation has transformed the landscape of information warfare, enabling efficient and widespread creation, amplification, and dissemination...

The number of operations by Chinese hackers against NATO countries has been increasing. Slovakia is one of the victims

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Numerous Chinese hacking campaigns aimed at member states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have been unveiled in recent...

Climate Change Effects: The Growing Risks of Conflict and Instability

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The current threat of climate change and its impacts is being felt in many parts of the world and presents...

Navigating XXI Century Geopolitical Shifts: Challenges and Opportunities in the Defence Sectors of Germany and Poland

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Read the Long Read via the link: NAVIGATING XXI CENTURY GEOPOLITICAL SHIFTS: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE DEFENCE SECTORS OF...

Controversial defense bill authorizing the largest military budget in US history

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On July 14, the Republican-led House of Representatives approved the defense bill authorizing the largest military budget in US history,...

Hacked satellites, attacks on Wagner’s websites or shutdown of emergency services. What does cyberwar in Ukraine look like?

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For almost a year and a half now, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has been accompanied by numerous cyber operations...

The Attack on Jenin. The Largest Israeli Military Operation in The West Bank In 20 Years

Geopolitics Military Affairs

On July 3rd, Israel staged one of the largest military operations in the occupied West Bank region since 2002. The...

The EU militarily support Ukraine through two European defence funds. We explain their functioning and why the EU massively increases their budgets

Geopolitics Military Affairs

The European Union (EU) institutions have announced the allocation of additional funding to their defence funds – the European Defence...

Netanyahu visits Beijing. Will this jeopardise the long-standing US-Israeli alliance?

Geopolitics Non-Military Security

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on 27 June that he had been invited by the Chinese government to pay...

Algeria deepens its ties with Moscow. Is it a challenge for the European gas market?

Geopolitics Non-Military Security

On June 14, An Algerian delegation led by President Abdelmadjid Tebboun arrived in Russia following an invitation from Russian President...

Chinese spy base on Cuba indicates Havana’s deepening relations with U.S. rivals

Geopolitics Non-Military Security

The US claims China operates a spy base in Cuba to intercept US electronic communications. Beijing’s intelligence activity is believed...

Andreas Umland: Four Challenges Facing a Ukrainian-Russian Truce. Part III: The Crimean Conundrum

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Executive Summary There is currently an intense debate about scenarios for ending, or at least freezing, Russia’s aggression against Ukraine....

Mali has called on the United Nations to withdraw its peacekeeping mission from the country “without delay “. Wagner Group is the likely replacement

Geopolitics Military Affairs

On June 16, Mali called on the UN to withdraw its peacekeeping mission – UN Stabilisation Mission in Mali (MINUSMA)...

Will the Switch to Renewable Energy Provide Fewer Instances For States to Use It as a Tool of Geopolitical Influence

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Because of its strategic location, it faces cyber-attacks. Why is China attacking the US island Guam?

Non-Military Security Technology and Innovations

The US is facing another large-scale cyber espionage conducted by China. This time, the target was the small Pacific island...

Japan Deepens Its Cooperation with NATO And Strengthens Its Military Capabilities. Could Tokyo Become Another Member of The Alliance in The Future?

Geopolitics Strategic Thinking

NATO is in negotiations with Japan to open a liaison office no later than 2024 in Tokyo. At the same...

Growing instability in Tunisia. Is another wave of migration to the EU on the horizon?

Geopolitics

Tunisia, the North African country that was the birthplace of the Arab Spring, faces severe political and economic problems. Under...

Heaviest clashes between Israel and Gaza militants in months

Geopolitics

The tensions between Israel and the Gaza Militants increased following the death of a prominent Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) member...

Is Pakistan in danger of a military coup? The arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan has exacerbated tensions between the military and civil society

Geopolitics

Footage of the dramatic arrest of Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, has sparked nationwide protests in the...

A tool for repression or a guarantee of safety? UN negotiates new convention to prevent cybercrime

Non-Military Security Technology and Innovations

A landmark convention on cybercrime is being prepared at the UN. This is a major step forward in ensuring justice...

The Potential for Misuse of Artificial Intelligence in the Spreading of Misinformation

Non-Military Security Technology and Innovations

By asking ChatGPT “Can AI become a threat to humanity?”, ChatGPT responds, “AI has the potential to become a threat...

9 European countries have signed the Ostend Declaration on the massive promotion of wind energy. What exactly does the declaration entail, and what will be its consequences?

Global Agenda Technology and Innovations

The Ostend Declaration reinforces the ambitions of European countries, which have committed to massive wind power generation targets, with an...

The power struggle between generals in Sudan has the potential to destabilise the entire sub-Saharan region

Geopolitics Military Affairs

Just days before Sudan descended into deadly conflict, its two most powerful generals were very close to a deal. The...

On Macron, France, and European autonomy

Geopolitics

On his way back from an official State visit to China, French President Macron urged the EU to reduce dependency...

Hungary deepens energy cooperation with Russia and remains Moscow’s Trojan horse in the European Union

Geopolitics

Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs Szijjártó revisited Moscow, where on April 11, he signed a new contract on energy supplies,...

The gradual decline of democracy in India: Musk’s Twitter helps the government censor its critics

Geopolitics Non-Military Security

At the request of the Indian government, Twitter recently blocked more than 100 accounts belonging to prominent politicians, activists and...

Defence Procurement: When Political Will Needs Pairing With Legislative Changes

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Download the Long read via link: Defence Procurement: When Political Will Needs Pairing With Legislative Changes – Viliam Ostatník Don't...

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris deepens U.S.-African relations on a diplomatic crusade. What is at stake in the battle for the second-largest continent?

Geopolitics

In late March, Kamala Harris visited Ghana, Tanzania, and Zambia, becoming the third high-ranking US official to visit the African...

The agreement on normalisation of relations opens the way for Kosovo and Serbia to join the EU. Russian influence may complicate the outcome of the negotiations

Geopolitics Global Agenda

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti met in Ohrid, Macedonia, on Saturday, 18 March, to negotiate...

Assad’s Quakeplomacy

Geopolitics Global Agenda

On February 6 2023, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck southern and central Turkey and northern and western Syria. The quake...

From old foes to new partners? The implications of Iran-Saudi Arabia Rapprochement

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On 10 March, Saudi Arabia and Iran announced a ground-breaking agreement to normalize diplomatic relations and reopen embassies in both...

TV, leaders and bot farms: the underestimated but far-reaching Russian disinformation campaign in Italy

Geopolitics Global Agenda

On May 1, 2022, 3 months after the start of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian FA ministry Sergei Lavrov was...

Moscow’s Red Lines, Nuclear Threat, and Restraint

Geopolitics Strategic Thinking

Red lines and nukes Whenever the Ukrainian armed forces achieved something vis-à-vis their Russian foe, and occasionally even without immediate...

Non-nuclear Strategic Deterrence and pre-emptive approaches of Strategy. Poland and the Future of Deterrence by Denial. New A2/AD?

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Download the Long read via link: Non-nuclear Strategic Deterrence and pre-emptive approaches of Strategy. Poland and the Future of Deterrence...

Iran Capable of Producing Nuclear Weapon Within Months if Deemed Necessary

Military Affairs Technology and Innovations

The recent detection by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of uranium enrichment to nearly 84 per cent at an...

The International Court of Justice ordered Azerbaijan to end the blockade of the only corridor between Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh

Geopolitics Military Affairs

On 22 February, the Hague-based International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that Azerbaijan must guarantee freedom of movement along the...

Zelensky at a summit of European leaders and visits London and Paris. Is the request for fighter jets and a European future for Ukraine realistic?

Geopolitics Military Affairs

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attended the European Union leaders meeting at the European Council summit on 9-10 February 2023. Just...

Russia’s diplomatic offensive in Africa. Lavrov offers weapons and mercenaries

Geopolitics Military Affairs

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Viktorovich Lavrov has visited Mali, Mauritania and Sudan as part of his second trip to Africa...

Andreas Umland: Four Challenges Facing a Ukrainian-Russian Truce. Part I: The Constitutional Impasse

Geopolitics Military Affairs

Executive Summary The already heated discussion among policymakers and policy shapers in the West on how the Russian-Ukrainian war could...

The Importance of (Counter)Intelligence: Is the EU Ready to Play the Big Game?

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Download the Long read via link: The Importance of (Counter)Intelligence: Is the EU Ready to Play the Big Game? –...

Andreas Umland: How the West Can Help Ukraine: Three Strategies for Achieving a Ukrainian Victory and Rebirth

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Executive Summary The geopolitical salience of the Russia–Ukraine War and the remoteness of Ukraine’s accession to the European Union or...

NATO denied the request to deploy Serbian forces in Kosovo: upcoming months can decide the future of Kosovo and Serbia

Geopolitics Military Affairs

The relationship between Serbia and Kosovo has been strained since February 2008 when Kosovo unilaterally declared independence. Throughout the years...

New package of US military aid to Ukraine and M2/M3 Bradley IFV

Military Affairs Technology and Innovations

The US will supply M2/M3 Bradley heavy infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) to Ukraine. Air Force Brigadier General Pat Ryder, US...

The EU got to an agreement with Hungary about €18bn aid package for Ukraine

Geopolitics Global Agenda

At the beginning of December, the situation between the European Union and Hungary escalated. After Brussels recommended freezing €7,5 billion...

The new US strategic bomber B-21 Raider unveiled

Military Affairs Technology and Innovations

The US Air Force (USAF) and Northrop Grumman unveiled the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider stealth bomber on December 2 at...

Poland missile explosion: analysis of actors’ reactions with regards to the possibility of accidental escalation between NATO and Russia

Geopolitics Military Affairs

On November 15, 2022, fragments of a (presumably two) missiles hit the territory of Poland. They struck the abandoned buildings...

The new US National security strategy shows that America will focus on competing with China and containing Russia

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On October 12, the White House published the National Security Strategy (NSS) of the USA for the upcoming years. The...

Peace talks may end bloody war in Ethiopian Tigray region

Geopolitics Global Agenda

Delegates of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) met in Pretoria, South Africa...

Historic agreement between Israel and Lebanon brings hope for the EU

Geopolitics Non-Military Security

Israel and Lebanon signed a historic US-brokered maritime border demarcation agreement in the Mediterranean Sea at the end of October....

Armenia and Azerbaijan are one step closer to a peace agreement. What opportunities and possibilities would peace bring for the region and the EU?

Geopolitics

Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of Armenia, and Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan, reached an agreement on mutual recognition of territorial...

The second coup in Burkina Faso within a year creates the possibility of a rise in Russian influence in Africa

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On Friday, September 30, 2022, army units in the capital of Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou, began to occupy key positions and...

Nord Stream pipelines could be damaged as a consequence of a sabotage

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Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines were damaged by three explosions on Monday, September 26. Nord Stream...

State of the EU report outlines the future of EU energy policy

Non-Military Security Technology and Innovations

In her State of the Union address, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen paid close attention to energy issues...

Azerbaijan attacked Armenia. Why now and what does it mean for the Caucuses, Middle East, and Europe?

Geopolitics Military Affairs Strategic Thinking

On Monday, September 12, 2022, Azerbaijani troops began intensively bombing Armenian military targets on the internationally recognized territory of Armenia....

FBI team investigates massive cyber-attack in Montenegro

Non-Military Security Technology and Innovations

In late August and early September of this year, the Montenegrin government and its services were victims of a large-scale...

Deadly clashes in Tripoli. Will the worst fighting in two years reignite the civil war in Libya? 

Geopolitics Military Affairs

On Saturday, 27 August, the Libyan capital Tripoli was rocked by the heaviest fighting in two years. Clashes between rival...

Russia is looking for new ways to spread disinformation

Global Agenda Non-Military Security Technology and Innovations

After Russia invaded Ukraine last February, the European Union blocked Russia Today and Sputnik, Kremlin‘s two main channels that spread...

The proposed changes to electoral law in Bosnia and Herzegovina sparked mass protests

Geopolitics Global Agenda

At the end of July, mass protests broke out in Bosnia. It happened after the public got access to a...

Tensions rise in Kosovo as the local Serbs protest. Implementation of the controversial law has been suspended

Geopolitics Non-Military Security

Tensions escalated between Serbia and Kosovo on Sunday, 31 July. Serbian demonstrators blocked roads and shot at Kosovo police officers....

Will Kazakhstan become the key to breaking the EU’s energy dependence on Russia?

Global Agenda Non-Military Security Technology and Innovations

Kazakhstan’s President Tokayev said in early July that the Central Asian country, rich in oil and gas, was keen to...

Bagdad accuses Turkey of an artillery attack that killed nine civilians in Iraqi Kurdistan

Geopolitics Military Affairs

Iraq accused neighbouring Turkey of a deadly attack on the Barakh tourist resort in the  Governorate of Dohuk in Iraq´s...

Security flaw in Strava app has been utilised to spy on the Israeli military’s movements

Non-Military Security Technology and Innovations

Israeli researchers have revealed how some features of the popular Strava app designed to measure athletic activity via GPS allowed...

What happens if Russia stops gas supplies to the EU?

Non-Military Security Technology and Innovations

In response to the imposition of sanctions and the EU’s decision to accelerate the reduction of its dependence on Russian...

Visegrad Insight – What Will Come from This Year’s NATO Summit?

Geopolitics Military Affairs

Original source Visegrad Insight: The Madrid NATO summit will set NATO’s strategic direction for the next decade and beyond, while...

Amid US crippling sanctions, Iran and Venezuela sign 20-year cooperation deal

Geopolitics

Iran and Venezuela signed a 20-year cooperation roadmap during a two-day official visit by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to Tehran...

Modernisation of the armies of the NATO’s Eastern Wing as a result of the war in Ukraine

Military Affairs Technology and Innovations

Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has, indirectly, led to a significant strengthening of NATO’s eastern wing defences. In addition to increasing...

Why does Turkey block Sweden and Finland from joining NATO?

Geopolitics Global Agenda

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reiterated on Saturday that Ankara continues to oppose the accession of Sweden and Finland to...

Denmark joins the EU’s common defence policy 30 years after opting out

Geopolitics Military Affairs Non-Military Security

Denmark agreed to join the EU’s common security and defence policy in a referendum triggered by Russia’s war in Ukraine....

Ankara threatens to launch a new military operation in northern Syria

Geopolitics Military Affairs

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Monday, May 23, that Ankara would soon launch a new military incursion in...

What Would Finland’s Membership Bring to NATO?

Geopolitics Military Affairs

The war in Ukraine has significantly changed the security policy of Scandinavia’s two hitherto neutral states – Sweden and especially...

Transnistria may become a new front in Russia’s aggression against Ukraine

Geopolitics Military Affairs Strategic Thinking

In recent weeks, there have been discussions about the possible involvement of the separatist republic of Transnistria (located between Ukraine...