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Abstract: The Ukraine crisis, which continues to leave its mark on the world agenda, has transformed into another dimension with Russia’s invasion. It is striking that Russia has continued to use the “brinkmanship diplomacy” dating back to the USSR era to fulfill its demands from NATO regarding the Ukraine war. It was expected that NATO… Read more →
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Abstract: This paper addresses the role of ethical considerations in hybrid warfare. In particular, it seeks to outline how cyber operations in the context of hybrid warfare can meet the demands of justice. However, the emerging field of cyber ethics faces several objections regarding its practical use. To the extent these objections can be avoided,… Read more →
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Abstract: This article analyses President Putin’s 2021 Valdai speech to clarify the motivations and arguments behind Russian authorities’ strategic decision-making. It briefly focuses on the major pillars of Russian foreign political thinking as presented in the speech under four points: nation state; destructiveness of revolutions; moral and ethical values; and international cooperation. Then, more detailed… Read more →
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Abstract: Commentators and policymakers are increasingly recognizing the security threat posed by corruption. However, viewing corruption through the lens of national security poses risks that include escalating tensions. This short essay argues that a multilateral response is needed to address the security threats posed by corruption, and proposes why the OSCE is the ideal forum… Read more →
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Abstract: Since its emergence in the 1980s, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has been a significant source of concern to the state of Turkey. With the escalation of conflict between the Turkish state and the ethnic Kurdish community in the 1990s, the level of violence explicitly increased, and the civilian death toll rose to its… Read more →
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Abstract: The EU unveiled its strategy for the Indo-Pacific to enhance its presence in the region and protect its vital security and economic interests. However, internal and external constraints severely limit the potentiality of the EU. Bottom-line-up-front: The rise of China and other Asian countries, and the Sino-American rivalry have made the Indo-Pacific one of… Read more →
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Abstract: This paper expands upon the Turkish accession process’s history, its politically fueled policy implications, as well as the cultural and structural factors delaying this process. Moreover, it discusses other conditions and prerequisites set by religions in interpreting the concept of democracy. Further, it analyses aspects of the varying interpretations of secularism in the EU.… Read more →
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Abstract: Matters of EU security and defense and, therefore, strategy cannot be isolated from concepts such as sovereignty or national strategic culture. The key question is: How to structure/operationalize EU strategic autonomy? The answer is still at the political level. In the meantime, certain aspects of EU defense, one major one being defense of the… Read more →
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Abstract: In August 2021, the Taliban’s blitzkrieg across Afghanistan led to an ignominious withdrawal of American and NATO troops, toppling the democratically elected Afghan government. The Taliban’s victory raises serious questions about the geopolitical balance of this region. For example, countries like Pakistan and China want to seize this opportunity to expand their strategic influence… Read more →
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Abstract: Bilateral relations between Spain and Morocco are characterised by a ‘tug of war’ in which economic interests prevail. The origin of their disagreements came with the frustrated Moroccan occupation of Perejil Island. Subsequently also, from Morocco’s demand for Spain and, correlatively, the European Union to recognise recognition of its sovereignty over Western Sahara, against… Read more →
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