Category: Security Policy & Defence
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Peru’s Crime Surge: Gangs and State Response
Main question: How is Peru addressing the rise in organized crime? Argument: The government’s militarized response and harsher laws for minors fail to tackle root causes like corruption, drug trafficking, and illegal mining. Conclusion: Without structural reforms and prevention programs, Peru’s current approach risks worsening insecurity rather than solving it.
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How To Build A Credible Baltic Wall
1. How can the Baltic region build up credible deterrence? 2. Fragmented procurement and lack of interoperability undermine deterrence; only unified strategies, technological integration, and mass production can build real defence. 3. The Baltic region must urgently coordinate procurement, deploy interoperable systems, and scale production to form a credible defensive wall.
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Exploring Franco-German Collaboration in Space & Defence Innovation
How can Germany and France strengthen their collaboration in space and defence? How can they ensure European sovereignty and competitiveness, especially in time of geopolitical crisis? Franco-German cooperation is vital for strengthening Europes independence and competitiveness in space and Defense, especially amid global tensions
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2025 Bucharest Digital Innovation Summit
Main aspects: adapting to the rapid technological development pace, enforcing our western identity and principles, and ensuring the security of Critical Infrastructure projects
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New Chinese Stealth Jet J-36
With the grey silhouette of the new Chinese J-36 stealth fighter appearing in the sky, analysts wonder if the West has fallen behind in the race for the 6th Gen of fighter aviation. But with CCP military projects shrouded in secrecy and propaganda, what do we know so far? The J-36 seems to be more…
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The Eastern Flank
1.What is the impact of a potential US troop withdrawal on NATO’s Eastern Flank? 2. The withdrawal signals political caution rather than strategic weakness, urging Europe to bolster its self-reliance despite uncertainty. 3. Europe can effectively manage the troop reduction, and increased investments could lead to a stronger, more resilient NATO and EU.
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Low Likelihood, High Impact:
1. How should the international community respond to emerging threats of nuclear weapons in space, particularly amid claims of Russian development? 2. Though unlikely to be used, nuclear weapons in space remain a concern due to legal loopholes and dual-use technologies. 3. Space-based nuclear threats, while improbable, require clearer rules to prevent misuse and miscalculation.
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2025 Paris Defence and Strategy Forum Report
1. How to enhance global security amidst evolving geopolitical challenges ? 2. The discussion focused on the need for strengthened alliances, particularly within Europe and the Atlantic, and the necessity to invest in defence capabilities and technological innovation. 3. This is vital for Europe to consolidate its defense industry to ensure long-term security and stability.
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Can Europeans Take on the Defence of Europe?
1. Can Europeans take on the defense of Europe? 2. the reasons of Europe’s dependence on NATO 3. this alliance is vital for Europe
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The Future of War Is Hybrid
Hybrid warfare is shaping the future of conflict by expanding battlefields beyond the military domain, leveraging political, economic, and societal pressures. Drawing from Clausewitz, Johann Schmid argues that defense remains stronger than offense, but hybrid strategies exploit grey areas and strategic ambiguity to circumvent strong defenses. As warfare blurs the lines between war and peace,…