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Foreign Influence and Academic Espionage: Portugal's University of Lisbon Perspective
Foreign Influence and Academic Espionage: Portugal's University of Lisbon Perspective

This article focuses on the issue of foreign influence / interference and academic espionage. As part of the fight against this issue, under a political dimension, this piece presents a few counter... Read More...



Would Artificial Intelligence change the basis of strategy?
Would Artificial Intelligence change the basis of strategy?

Essay analyzes how AI affects the basis of strategy. By Nitin Menon.(08/09/2023)

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Revitalizing Normative Security Strategies in the South China Dispute
Revitalizing Normative Security Strategies in the South China Dispute

Analysis of challenges and efforts by ASEAN members toward regional diplomacy and dispute resolution in the South China Sea dispute. By Poornima Vijaya. (07/25/2023)

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Lawfare and Foreign Influence on Politicians – NATO and Portuguese Internal Intelligence Service Ins
Lawfare and Foreign Influence on Politicians – NATO and Portuguese Internal Intelligence Service Ins

Politicians from a given country can be the targets of influence operations directly or indirectly conducted by adversary states, by turning to various instruments such as the media and lobbying fi... Read More...



Unraveling Afghanistan's Opium Trade
Unraveling Afghanistan's Opium Trade

Exploring the impact of the Taliban's opium ban on the humanitarian crisis, regional security and global ramifications. By Matthew Fessick. (07/17/2023)

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New Commercial Route at Chaman: Implications for Pakistan, Afghanistan
New Commercial Route at Chaman: Implications for Pakistan, Afghanistan

Author analyzes security and economic implications of new commercial route between Pakistan and Afghanistan. By Abdul Mussawer Safi. (07/12/2023)

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The Psychological Impact of Terrorism on Victims and the Public: A Case Study of Pakistan
The Psychological Impact of Terrorism on Victims and the Public: A Case Study of Pakistan

Examining Pakistan's actions to counter terrorism and the lasting psychological effects of terrorism.  By Amara Malik. (04/11/2023)

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Is the Security Dilemma Inescapable?
Is the Security Dilemma Inescapable?

Author argues that states are no longer the only security providers. By Nitin Menon. (03/03/2023)

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Influence Operations, Ontological Security and (Counter)Intelligence
Influence Operations, Ontological Security and (Counter)Intelligence

Article addresses various aspects related to influence operations, such as targets, social and individual resilience, ontological security and (counter)intelligence. By Dr. Jorge Marinho. (02/15/20... Read More...



The Impact of Global Terrorism and the International Community's Response
The Impact of Global Terrorism and the International Community's Response

Author presents overview of global terrorism and its impacts.  By Amara Malik. (02/14/2023)

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Regional Security Dynamics in the Maghgreb
Regional Security Dynamics in the Maghgreb

Security issues facing the Maghgreb region. By Walid Blila. (02/14/2023)

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The Difference of Defense
The Difference of Defense

Examining security structures of the past decades and the security responses in retrospective as seen by a Cabinet member of Tony Blair’s government in the UK.  By Lily Ong. (10/11/2022)

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Timeline of the JCPOA
Timeline of the JCPOA

Author examines a timeline of the JCPOA, how the nuclear deal came about, what happened to it during the Trump administration, and what is being done about it in the current Biden administration. B... Read More...



Interview with Noam Chomsky: To Tackle Climate, Our Morality Must Catch Up With Our Intelligence
Interview with Noam Chomsky: To Tackle Climate, Our Morality Must Catch Up With Our Intelligence

In this interview, scholar-activist Noam Chomsky grapples with the consequences of this short-term thinking amid escalating military tensions.  By C.J. Polychroniou. (05/12/2022)

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Ukrainianization of Europe or Europeanisation of Ukraine
Ukrainianization of Europe or Europeanisation of Ukraine

The looming crisis over Ukraine. By  Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic. (05/04/2022)

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Clausewitz and Contemporary Warfare
Clausewitz and Contemporary Warfare

Reflections on Clauswitz's philosophy on war and its relevance today.  By Mohammed Ali Zafar.  (04/27/2022)

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Conflict, Heartbreak and the Full Picture
Conflict, Heartbreak and the Full Picture

With the recent terror attacks in Israel as a starting point, this essay focuses on reactions to extreme violence in conflict situations and on how they contribute to mutually exclusive narratives.... Read More...



Key to Ukraine: Re-calibration, contextualization, de-escalation
Key to Ukraine: Re-calibration, contextualization, de-escalation

Analyzing strategic arms control in a light of the escalating crisis over Ukraine. By Alexander G. Savelyev and Olga M. Alexandria.  04/21/2022

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New Caledonia: A Wedge in the AUKUS?
New Caledonia: A Wedge in the AUKUS?

What impacts could New Caledonia's December 12 vote for independence have for ANKUS and China's growing role in the region? By Manlio Graziano and Mathilde Philippon   By Manlio Graziano and Mathil... Read More...



Beyond Nonalignment: The Impact of the Cold War on India’s Foreign Policy
Beyond Nonalignment: The Impact of the Cold War on India’s Foreign Policy

Paper argues that India’s Cold War foreign policy was dynamic and constantly adapting to different situations, rather than a static nonalignment which many accounts reduce it to. By Tridib Bhattach... Read More...



External Article
Noam Chomsky: The US-Led “War on Terror” Has Devastated Much of the World

In this interview, Noam Chomsky examines the 'War on Terror' and its effectiveness.  By C.J. Polychroniou. (09/30/2021)

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Hypersonic Technology in South Asia: Implications for the Region
Hypersonic Technology in South Asia: Implications for the Region

Analyzing Pakistan's decision whether to embrace hypersonic technology for national security.  By Ahmad Ali. (09/11/2021)

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Should the International Community Redefine Traditional Definitions of War in the Wake of Potential Biological Attacks?
Should the International Community Redefine Traditional Definitions of War in the Wake of Potential Biological Attacks?

Examining the definition of war in the context of biological attacks. By Shayna Koczur. (08/17/2021)

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The Belt and Road Initiative and Indian Security
The Belt and Road Initiative and Indian Security

China's Belt and Road Initiative and its implications for Indian security.  By Ashwin Kandath. (07/09/2021)

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The Biden-Putin Geneva Summit: Arms and Drums Control?
The Biden-Putin Geneva Summit: Arms and Drums Control?

Authors analyze the likely goals and positions of Russia and the United States on nuclear arms control. By Dr. Alexander G. Savelyev and Olga M. Naryshkina. 06/14/2021

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Great Power Competition: What Is In It For Djibouti?
Great Power Competition: What Is In It For Djibouti?

Analyzing the impacts of Great Power Competition between the U.S. and China on developing countries such as Djibouti. By Alexander J. Teynor. (05/04/2021)

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The Ghost of Afghanistan Past: A Challenge for the Biden Administration
The Ghost of Afghanistan Past: A Challenge for the Biden Administration

The Biden administration plans to withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan by September 2021.  What are the implications?  By Etfa Khurshid Mirza.  (04/22/2021)

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Interrogating hydro-environmental issues in Bangladesh-India Relations
Interrogating hydro-environmental issues in Bangladesh-India Relations

Addressing hydro-environmental issues in Bangladesh-Indian relations. By Sharif Mustajib. (04/17/2021)

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Feminist IR Theory and Terrorism
Feminist IR Theory and Terrorism

Paper analyzes terrorism from a feminist IR theory lens.  By Maha Butt. (04/07/2021)

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Multicultural Dilemma in France: Can Nativism Provoke Insurgency?
Multicultural Dilemma in France: Can Nativism Provoke Insurgency?

Essay examines a common issue facing France and Turkey: the weaponizing culture of civilizationism and nativism and its threat to Islam.  By Carlie Chiesa. (01/28/2021)

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