Security Policy
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Strategic Relevance Of Maritime Chokepoints For Global Trade
Abstract: Maritime chokepoints are central to NATO’s collective defence and economic stability, yet their strategic implications are often underexamined in alliance planning. This article evaluates the enduring and emerging significance of key global chokepoints through historical case studies and contemporary disruptions. It assesses how control, instability, or denial at these points shape NATO’s ability to… Read more →
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Surrogate Diplomacy: An Evolving Diplomatic Paradigm For New Era Geopolitics
Abstract: This paper illustrates the evolution of third-party intermediaries from crisis ad-hoc responders to credible systemic actors, i.e. diplomatic surrogates. The main argument is that surrogate diplomacy signifies a transition from state-centric international relations towards networked international relations, having more effective and systematic means of resolving disputes than traditional diplomacy in multipolar conditions. Surrogate diplomacy’s… Read more →
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Back To Conscription – A Difficult Path For The Bundeswehr
Abstract: The U.S. is no longer primarily focused on the security of Europe. This is the fundamental view within the current administration under President Trump. Still, it also reflects the views of many American politicians beyond the current administration and has been gaining ground since Obama’s presidency. As a result, Europeans will have to take… Read more →
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Describing The Security Cooperation Dilemma
Abstract: This paper explores the persistent tensions within U.S. security cooperation, where efforts to build partner capacity often collide with the realities of sovereignty, hierarchy, and risk. Although designed to enhance global stability, security cooperation initiatives frequently impose on partner autonomy, revealing the hierarchical nature of the international system beneath the rhetoric of equal partnership.… Read more →
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Social Cohesion, Collective Defence, And The Latent Power Of Democracy
Abstract: Collective security in democracies is unviable without public trust and a publicly cogent threat assessment. Thus, it follows that democratic security architects should promote an internally-focused threat perception and engage in realistic perception management. There needs to be a greater focus on what we have that is worth protecting, and why; moreover, threat perceptions… Read more →
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Military Confrontation Between The People’s Republic Of China And The United States In A Scenario Of A Chinese Invasion Of Taiwan
Abstract: This article examines the growing potential for confrontation between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Taiwan, fueled by Beijing’s strategy to isolate its neighbour through an intricate array of military, economic, and diplomatic coercion. It considers this part of Beijing’s larger goal to erode the regional superiority enjoyed by Washington in East Asia… Read more →
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Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Bid to Enter NATO: Prospect or Mirage?
Abstract: Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, European policymakers have gained a renewed sense of how fragile peace is in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). A brief brush through Bosnia’s recent history reveals outstanding issues following the war in the 1990s, foreign meddling in internal politics, as well as an internal secessionist movement on the rise.… Read more →
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Restoring The Strategic Balance In Europe Through A Manoeuvrist Approach
Abstract: A conventional force imbalance in Europe cannot be offset by increased capabilities in the near future, this will take time. Consequently, a limited military escalation remains possible or even probable as long as this situation endures. If NATO is unable to react to this, it will likely lose its cohesion and significantly reduce the… Read more →
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The Evolution of Cybercrime
Abstract: The history and evolution of cybercrime is a complex yet flourishing and lucrative industry. With threat actors constantly emerging, many infrastructures worldwide are constantly under threat. Countries such as the UK and the U.S. have been the most vulnerable with their Western democratic culture, which is an ideal target for threat actors originating from… Read more →
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Strategic And Political Manoeuvring In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence
Abstract: In the context of governance, AI offers chances to improve efficiency and effectiveness in public services. However, the strategic use of AI necessitates careful consideration of ethical concepts, including openness, accountability, and justice. Regarding security, AI is changing the nature of battle and conflict. Nations are investing significantly in AI-powered military capabilities, such as… Read more →
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