English Articles
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How To Dismantle A Mental (Atomic) Bomb?
Abstract: Foresight refers to the ability to make assumptions about probable future events based on the analysis of a situation. In a game of chess, for example, the player simulates his opponent’s next moves in his head and looks for the appropriate answers. This way of thinking has also gained importance in the military context.… Read More
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Assessment Of Ukraine’s Maiden Indigenous Ballistic Missile Test
Abstract: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the successful test of a domestically developed ballistic missile in the last week of August 2024. This announcement, amidst the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War, underscores the aim to achieve self-reliance and reduce dependence on the Western partners from whom Ukraine must seek permission to strike deep inside Russian territory. Speculations are… Read More
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Manoeuvre Warfare 2.0 – Information Manoeuvre
Abstract: The manoeuvrist approach is, at its most elemental, a mode of thought for overcoming military challenges. By analysing historical and contemporary contexts and incorporating insights from emerging technologies, a manoeuvrist perspective can enhance strategic foresight, agility, and innovation. This study posits that the principles of the manoeuvrist approach underpin cognitive superiority, particularly in information… Read More
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From Hunches To Forecasts: Combining Machine And Human Intelligence For Cyber-Information Sensemaking
Abstract: Hybrid warfare operations embrace an “anything that gets results” strategy, including significant information operations. Western democracies need to better understand the information operations that are undertaken against them. This will need to involve more rigorous observation, monitoring and measurement of malign political campaigns undertaken against them via the internet. Problem statement: How can hybrid… Read More
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The Strategic Role Of Decoys In The Conflict In Ukraine
Abstract: The strategic use of decoys has become critical to Ukraine’s defence strategy in its war with Russia. Ukraine effectively misleads Russian forces by deploying decoys that mimic the visual, thermal, and radar signatures of real military assets, compelling them to expend valuable resources on false targets. This analysis explores how these deception tactics, bolstered… Read More
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Manoeuvre Is Dead – But It Can Be Revived: Overcoming Stalemates By Gaining Competitive Advantage
Abstract: Technological innovations such as ubiquitous drones have led to a stalemate in the current war in Ukraine. Western observers who see the war of attrition as a disadvantage ask whether it can be transformed into a war of manoeuvre. We argue that this is only possible if the West succeeds in exploiting competitive advantage… Read More
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The Relevance Of Positional Warfare In The Manoeuvrist Approach
Abstract: Manoeuvre warfare, while still valuable, is insufficient on its own to address the complexities of contemporary and future conflicts. The war in Ukraine, characterised by static front lines and attritional tactics, highlights its limitations. Military strategies must evolve to integrate both manoeuvre and positional warfare. A flexible, hybrid approach, combining elements of manoeuvre, positional,… Read More
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Struggles and Progress: Can Egypt Achieve a Lasting Democracy?
Abstract: Amid Egypt’s political unrest, the promise of democracy offers hope for a brighter future. With a government plagued by corruption and suppressing calls for change, a new approach focused on individual rights, transparency, and freedom of speech is urgently needed. The youth-driven revolutionary movements highlight a strong desire for democratic values while aligning with… Read More
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Conflict Contestable Military AI
Abstract: In the race for technological supremacy, setting up and enforcing legal and ethical accountability frameworks for how technology is constructed and deployed in warfare is unsettled. In the case of key enabling technologies such as AI, several challenges have to be addressed simultaneously since the technology not only has to combine product safety aspects… Read More
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Expressions Of Youth Political Activism In Timor-Leste And Mozambique
Abstract: This article takes a unique approach, comprehensively analysing two distinct social groups involved in electoral processes. Specifically, it examines the influence of non-state armed groups in Timor-Leste and pressure shock groups in Mozambique. The lens on the two countries also includes a review of youth-related public policies enacted by the members of the national… Read More
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