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Integrating Japan Into Regional Architecture Through Security Collaboration With Singapore
Abstract: With the launch of Japan’s 2022 National Security Strategy and substantial increases to its defence budget for the foreseeable future, Japan looks set to take a more assertive role in Southeast Asia. However, Japan must carefully approach this objective to avoid sparking unnecessary tension in a region of cautious hedgers. This essay highlights how… Read More
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The Commander Of Tomorrow
Abstract: The war in Ukraine highlights the importance of the human factor in the effective operation of armed forces. General Mieczysław Bieniek observed on Polish Radio 24 that “the advantages of the Ukrainian army include the way of conducting military operations, its training and Western equipment at its disposal. Russians have an overwhelming amount of… Read More
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Cognitive Science Of Communal Taboo-Breaking Behaviour
Abstract: Although most modern militaries go to great lengths to prevent their soldiers from losing their moral bearing, unlawful and unethical behaviour, and atrocities are widespread in war. Interestingly, such acts are commonly committed by groups rather than single individuals. The following paper explores the cognitive mechanisms at the heart of communal cruelty. It suggests… Read More
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The Implications Of Race In Contemporary ‘Securitization Of Migration’
Abstract: The mass-fleeing of people from Ukraine and several other recent incidents suggests that not every migrant or refugee was treated with the same dignity. There are stark differences in the approach of immigration officials and border security forces towards People of Color (POCs) when compared to their Caucasian or white counterparts. These incidents demand… Read More
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Re-Emergence Of Khalistan: The Role Of The Diaspora And Social Media
Abstract: There is a threat of a re-emergence of the idea of Khalistan due to an increase in the propaganda by parts of Sikh diaspora in Western countries, effectively utilizing social media. Further, a sudden spike in social media activity since the opening up of the Kartarpur Corridor in 2019 has raised security concerns. Investigations… Read More
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The European Union’s Failed Acceptance Of Serbia’s Eastern Reckoning
Abstract: Serbia, an EU candidate state since 2012, benefits from EU visa liberalisation, trade, and integration support. In fact, to date, and out of all prospective candidate states in the Balkans, it is the largest recipient of EU pre-accession funds. The President of the EU Commission, Ursula Von der Leyen’s visit in October 2022 to… Read More
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How Important Is International Intelligence Cooperation To Counter Terrorism Within ASEAN?
Abstract: Since its conception, ASEAN has struggled to develop a concise understanding of its intelligence cooperation within its member states. ASEAN has also wrestled with developing a clear relationship between intelligence cooperation and counter-terrorism cooperation. It has subsequently led to two major arguments for its importance. Firstly, it allows member states to tackle joint security… Read More
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Just Wars, Or Just Fallacies: The Case For Ideologies, Cognitive Bias, And Wars
Abstract: The so-called Russian denazification of Ukraine has brought up a question of fallacies related to ideology-driven political decisions. Ideologically driven political decision-making can result in various cognitive biases, as it mainly results in the world’s perceptions via ideological lenses, which do not always offer a precise picture. As a result, politicians believe that states… Read More
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Neutrality Law In A Comparative Perspective: Austria, Switzerland, Finland
Abstract: This contribution brings together the perspective of four academics originating from Austria, Finland and Switzerland who tried, in a hearing before the Swiss Parliament on September 08, 2022, to engage in a stock-taking as to the status of neutrality law in the countries where they are working. Although their perspective on neutrality is not… Read More
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Future Generations And New Challenges: Leadership In Times Of The VUCA World
Abstract: In the dynamically changing VUCA (a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous) world of the 21st century, military leadership faces numerous challenges, especially in its teaching, development, and its application. While, on the one hand, subsequent generations make different demands towards armed forces, the constant guarantee of personal and material operational readiness is becoming increasingly… Read More
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