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  • Abstract: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has prioritised identifying suspicious transactions carried out through the financial sector. The countries’ compliance with this recommendation is evaluated through mutual evaluation. This study sets out to understand what would be the objective of promulgating a recommendation on reporting suspicious transactions to the centralised authority of collecting suspicious… Read more →

  • Abstract: The German Army’s Medium Forces are crucial in maintaining the principles of Manoeuvre Warfare and the “Manoeuvrist Approach”. Their mobility, flexibility, and rapid deployment capabilities make them essential for NATO’s defence strategy, particularly on the eastern flank. These forces bridge the gap between light infantry and heavy armoured units, providing a versatile response to… Read more →

  • 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 →

  • Abstract:  As the U.S. 2024 elections season is here, focusing on Cybersecurity to prevent international interference should be a top priority for the United States, considering the major interference in the 2020 elections from threat actors from Russia and China. The U.S. election isn’t just an internal affair but an international affair. Key issues of… Read more →

  • Abstract: Cognitive warfare and especially disinformation now rely heavily on social media platforms, cybertechnologies and AI, with the aim of creating confusion, societal polarization, mistrust, anger, and hatred against governments, organizations, communities or opposing individuals. While disinformation is a global problem, early defences based on censorship also threaten core Western values such as freedom of… Read more →

  • Abstract: Media is pivotal in shaping the discourse around attrition and manoeuvre warfare strategies in modern military contexts. These narratives contribute greatly to the perceived rivalry between the two strategies, impacting public perception and strategic decision-making. Given the prevalence of media bias in military reporting and its implications for public support and strategic outcomes, it… Read more →

  • Abstract: As a prerequisite to effectively identifying and countering cyber and hybrid threats, as well as cognitive warfare/superiority campaigns against Western democracies worldwide, it is crucial to have cross-governmental and international information-sharing capabilities. Due to the vast amount of data, this process must be supported by technically advanced AI/ML-powered technology to analyse multilingual and publicly… Read more →

  • Abstract: After the 2024 election year, right-wing political parties dominate in both the US and the European Parliament. Meanwhile, the effectiveness of governments in Germany and France has slowed down due to disagreements among coalition parties. In Belgium, the Cordon Sanitaire has been compromised. This article is the first part of a three-part series, providing… Read more →

  • Abstract: Despite the Taliban’s promises to cut ties with extremist groups, significant evidence suggests that their relationships with organisations such as Al-Qaeda and Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) persist. These longstanding connections,  which stem from shared ideological goals, pose a threat to regional stability and call the Taliban’s legitimacy into question. The Taliban’s inconsistent cooperation with international… Read more →

  • Abstract: NATO members can ensure that the U.S. continues playing a leadership role in the transatlantic alliance during the second Trump Administration and beyond. The alliance must continue adapting to changing geopolitical dynamics marked by the emergence of an alternative axis comprising Russia, the People’s Republic of China, the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea,… Read more →

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