Category: Security Policy & Defence
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Shifting Priorities
Civil-military cooperation involves military forces working with civilian entities and populations to achieve shared goals in conflict, disaster, or peacetime. However, the concept is debated among scholars, with varying definitions, depending on who defines it. Nevertheless, civil-military cooperation remains essential for addressing modern conflicts and hybrid threats. For NATO, the Civil-Military Cooperation Centre of Excellence…
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Editorial EPIS Magazine Issue IV
In our issue of EPIS Magazine, we are therefore devoting ourselves not only to the big issues, but also to the issues on the conflicts that are rarely given any fora.
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EPIS Magazine Issue IV
In our issue of EPIS Magazine, we are therefore devoting ourselves not only to the big issues, but also to the issues on the conflicts that are rarely given any fora.
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Implications of the EU’s Nearshoring Activities in Morocco
Amidst the global power shifts and disruptions of supply chains, the European Union will need a new strategy to secure its position in the world and enhance the resilience of the domestic market. This paper explores how a new initiative of nearshoring EU’s global production lines closer to its borders can achieve such a goal.…
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How the “Sondervermögen” of the German Armed Forces is threatning democary in Germany
To fund the €100bln Berlin plans to spend for its armed forces, it plans to introduce a debt brake. This, however, could threaten democracy.
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5 Reasons Why Mark Rutte is Not the Right One to Lead NATO
NATO cannot afford to be run by a political leader who is not sufficiently experienced in shaping international security policy.
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The Significance of the Japan-US Alliance amid the Evolving World Order
The USA-Japan alliance aims to balance China’s power and address the Russia-Ukraine war, ensuring peace and security in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.
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Ukraine’s Presidential Elections
EU must increase internal support, as well as forge international alliances if the isolationist against Russia is to succeed.
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The Importance of Local Knowledge Production for African Rising Powers
Education in Africa must challenge colonial frameworks, promote independence, and amplify local voices for inclusive global representation.
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POL&IS Stepping Into the Shoes of Global Leaders
The POL&IS simulation offered a glimpse into global politics, economics, and military affairs, challenging participants with diverse roles.