by Alexy Zender* | Jan 3, 2019 | Commentary, Defence & Security, Disruptive Technologies
In recent years, humanity has been being faced with a technological development that may result in radical changes in post-industrial revolution economic, social, cultural, political and military fields. Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be able to shape the future...
by Dr. Aziz Erdogan* | Dec 6, 2018 | Defence & Security, Political & Hybrid Warfare, Research
Abstract Humans have witnessed many wars throughout the history. The weapons, equipment, tactics, doctrines and strategies used in these wars have been in a constant evolution. This evolution of warfare has depended on technological level, changes in the societies,...
by Steven Blockmans* | Nov 8, 2018 | Defence & Security, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics, Research
Abstract While the new security environment has driven the EU to take a bigger role in security and defence, it has also forced the EU-NATO relations to evolve from a desirable strategic partnership to a more ‘essential’ one, since both their security is...
by Transatlantic Task Force | Oct 9, 2018 | Commentary, Defence & Security, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
Last week NATO Defence Ministers met in Brussels in order to discuss; NATO – Georgia relations, NATO’s deterrence and defence posture, Defence spending and burden-sharing, Adapting NATO command structure, and NATO-EU cooperation. At the Bucherest Summit in...
by Sebastian S. Stolberg | Aug 5, 2018 | Commentary, Defence & Security, Political & Hybrid Warfare
The deepening rift between Turkey and the U.S. has spiraled into a full-blown crisis over the trial of pastor Andrew Brunson, who was held under pre-trial detention for 21 months in a Turkish prison until he was transferred to house arrest on 25 July 2018. Brunson was...
by BEYOND THE HORIZON | Jul 10, 2018 | Commentary, Defence & Security
In the midst of Cold War 2.0, Brussels will host NATO Heads of State and/or Government who will convene this week on 11-12 July 2018 for the 28th NATO Summit normally held biennially. Leaders from Finland, Sweden, Ukraine, Georgia and RSM partner nations will also be...