Security Policy
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The Movement For The Liberation Of Azawad
Abstract: The longstanding relationship between terrorism and the scramble for resource poses significant challenges to global peace, which is contested time and time again. The activities of insurgent groups in the Sahel affect its inhabitants’ livelihood and human rights while worsening the pressure on the rest of West Africa – precipitating the Boko Haram scourge… Read More
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A Reflection On The Political And Socio-Economic Stagnation In Tunisia
Abstract: As the Tunisian parliamentary elections of 17.12.22 only amassed an 8% voter turnout, it has become clear that the North African country is not only in a socio-economic crisis but also in political stagnation. The constitutional coup of 2021 further consolidates this thinking. It seems that the democratization process of 2010-2014 has reached stagnation.… 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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Technological Hype Of New Nuclear Delivery Systems – The Neglect Of The Concept Of Deterrence
Abstract: The analysis of novel Russian nuclear delivery systems is currently tainted by a serious misreading of deterrence theory. Ultimately Russian nuclear messaging affects decision-making within NATO administrations. In substance, if a hitherto neglected ‘other’ was introduced into the formulation of NATO’s deterrence posture, a fuller picture of risks and gains could be realised. Capabilities… Read More
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Community Policing Groups And Security in Kenya
Abstract: To curb insecurity and sporadic armed conflict in regions inaccessible to state security forces, the government of Kenya advocates for Community Policing Groups (CPG), which exercise authority in rural, arid, and semi-arid areas. The state deems CPGs a necessary establishment akin to an extension of its autonomy to exercise the use of force. Consistently,… Read More
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Israel’s Political Jigsaw Puzzle
Abstract: Israel is headed towards the fifth round of elections in three years, every time with new coalitions of political parties with a new set of election mandates. Former premier Naftali Bennet’s once-promising political journey was cut short because of the inherent fragility in the coalition that made up his government. The coalition couldn’t survive… Read More
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I2U2: A Strategic Bloc Or A Minilateral Partnership?
Abstract: Ideated last year, the quadrilateral grouping in the Middle East involving the US, Israel, India, and UAE was largely publicised as the ‘Middle Eastern Quad’ to counter-weight China in the western Indian Ocean. The group has now been named I2U2. While the China angle seems to exist covertly, the quadrilateral aims to achieve higher… Read More
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