Category: Peacekeeping & Conflict Prevention
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The Conflict in Myanmar is Escalating
The main question is what lies in the future ahead for Myanmar. For it I make a comparison with the conflict in the Congo back in the 90s as well as see the different position of foreign actors. My conclusion is that the military might lose power but that wont necearily bring peace to region.
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Why Israel’s Legitimacy Faces Unique Challenges
Why does Israel face exceptional challenges to its legitimacy compared to other states? Israel’s legitimacy is contested due to conflicting historical narratives, unresolved territorial disputes, and critiques of its national identity, often amplified by anti-Zionist and antisemitic rhetoric. While Israel’s actions can and should be scrutinized, denying its right to exist hinders peace; the path…
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Miscalculation at Machine Speed?
Advanced AI and Machine Learning systems could challenge the nuclear balance of power by undermining mutually assured destruction.
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NATO Aspirations
The October brief warns that declining military reserves in Europe harm Civil-Military Cooperation by weakening civilian understanding of the military.
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Sudan’s Civil War
1. What drives the UAE’s engagement in Sudan? 2. The UAE is prioritizing its own strategic and economic interests 3. There is a need for a strategic and coordinated European response.
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The EU’s Role as a Security Actor and its Impact on its Identity
As global security threats rise, the EU is at a crossroads between upholding its liberal roots or embracing defence.
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Habsora and Lavender Artfical Intelligence Systems
With the incorporation of AI systems, new fully automated F2T2EA models may become a reality.
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The Arctic
Melting Arctic ice drives competition; Russia gains, Canada and the U.S. cooperate but clash.
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Haiti in Crisis
Haiti’s gang violence and instability prompt a Kenya-led, UN-backed mission to restore order.
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Tunisia’s Geopolitical Leverage
Tunisia’s democracy falters under Saied’s rule, yet the EU continues financial support to tackle its own migration issues. As the biggest African migrant hub, Saied, thus, has a strong bargaining position against the EU.