Security Policy
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U.S. And West Asia: An Enduring Obsession
Abstract: The U.S. has been historically very active in West Asia, not just after World War II but much before that. The U.S. and West Asia also share the Abrahamic religion; therefore, there are religious affiliations primarily with Jerusalem. The engagement of great powers with this region is also justified by the region’s abundant fossil… Read More
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How The Public Was Misled By The Promoters Of Pyramid Schemes
Abstract: The characteristics of a pyramid scheme consist of paying benefits based on the increase in the number of participants in the scheme or the increase in the contributions made by the participants in the scheme. Forming a pyramid scheme requires only one prerequisite. Even though pyramid schemes have one or two characteristics, people find… Read More
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Resilient Diplomacy Against The Populist Capture
Abstract: Prof. Kisilowski, in his article on Verfassungsblog, advocates for a militant public administration in Poland and other countries to defend against populist takeovers. Examples from Austria, Italy, and the U.S. demonstrate that resilient civil servants can effectively hinder populists’ efforts to reshape public administration. The global rise of populism threatens public institutions, including the… Read More
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Hybrid Threats – The Chinese Focus On Australia
Abstract: Cognitive operations affect people’s perception of reality and decision-making, guiding groups of people and targeted audiences towards conditions desired by a geopolitical adversary. What we are seeing is the use of social media being used in a disinformation context by authoritarian governments against the West in a direct and indirect way to change societies.… Read More
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AI And Microtargeting Disinformation As A Security Threat To The Protection Of International Forces
Abstract: Disinformation has mainly been viewed as a communication challenge. For entities like the UN, the EU and NATO, it has evolved into a security threat and a Force Protection (FP) challenge, as well as a threat to the well-being of deployed individuals and their families overseas. Feasibly, this threat will only grow with the… Read More
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The Highest Form of Freedom and the West’s Best Weapon to Counter Cognitive Warfare
Abstract: “Our remedies oft in ourselves do lie, which we ascribe to heaven.” Shakespeare’s timeless words echo throughout history and find validity in contemporary struggles. Modern warfare is, waged in the human domain more than ever, with the human mind becoming the battlefield in cognitive warfare. The aim is to change not only what people… Read More
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International Breeds International: From Lashkar-E-Taiba’s Underpinnings To Its Operations
Abstract: Contrary to lay misconceptions about its ‘regionality’, this paper uses primary and secondary sources to show that Lashkar-e-Taiba has always had a global agenda that would inevitably lead to international operations—despite its initial focus on Kashmir. Importantly, this agenda is rooted in Hafiz Saeed’s Salafist ideology, including a history that includes international jihadist influences… Read More
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Future Elections and AI-Driven Disinformation
Abstract: This paper conceptualises the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on disinformation campaigns, contrasting AI-driven operations with traditional human-operated methods. Utilising a Human Intelligence Collector Operations (HUMINT) and Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO) framework, the research analyses the advancements in AI technology in terms of speed, efficiency, content generation, and adaptability. The findings reveal that AI-driven… Read More
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Nuclear Talk Versus Nuclear Walk: Russia’s Nuclear Strategy
Abstract: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent reiteration of the possibility of Russian nuclear weapon deployment has intensified concerns, particularly in the context of the ongoing conflict resulting from Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine over two years ago and the West’s sustained support in question. This article aims to comprehensively analyse Russia’s nuclear threat by examining… Read More
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The Russia-Ukraine Conflict From a Hybrid Warfare Cognitive Perspective
Abstract: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has had major global consequences, ranging from a humanitarian crisis resulting in millions of refugees, to food crises in the Near East and Africa, followed by a worldwide energy crisis with economic shocks triggering geopolitical realignments, ultimately affecting all military domains, including cyberspace. Specifically, since the Russian invasion on 24… Read More
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