Tag: Military Alliances
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Defence and Security of Austria and Beyond
Former Minister Fasslabend discusses Austria’s role in European security and its tradition of neutrality. He highlights the importance of intelligence, civil-military collaboration, and EU cooperation. The interview reflects on strategic foresight and Austria’s evolving defense doctrine in light of recent conflicts.
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Jawaharlal Nehru
Nehru became India’s first prime minister. Domestically, Nehru promoted democracy and secularism. Regarding foreign policy, Nehru advocated for non-alignment.
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NATO
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is a military alliance consisting of European and North American nations and it strives to ensure security and collective defence. 31 member states have committed to mutual defence in response to an armed attack by external parties. NATO’s primary objective is to promote stability and deter aggression by coordinating…
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Hegemonic Stability Theory
The Hegemonic Stability Theory suggests that the international system is more likely to be stable in unipolar system where there is single dominant power, or hegemon. As this hegemon provides public goods such as a stable currency and security guarantees, it reduces uncertainty among states and maintains the international order. This theory also indicates that…
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Balancing and Bandwagoning
Balancing and bandwagoning are two strategies that states employ in response shifts in the balance of power. Balancing refers to the tendency of weaker states to form alliances to counterbalance against a stronger power in order to maintain a stable power equilibrium. On the other hand, bandwagoning involves weaker states aligning with a dominant power,…
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Balance of Threat Theory
The Balance of Threat Theory asserts that states form alliances based on the threat they perceive from other states. It contends that states evaluate potential threats not only regarding power but also consider the level of aggression, the capabilities, and the intentions of other states. This theory highlights the importance of assessing threats and suggests…
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EPIS Basics: The Military-Industrial Complex
This short article explains the basics of the military-industrial complex (MIC) and its impact on defence spending. Dominic Perfetti outlines how MIC refers to the close relationship between governments and defence industries, where lobbying influences policy and creates a ratchet effect—once spending rises, it’s hard to reduce. He highlights the risks of escalating budgets, political…
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Geostrategic Aircraft Carrier
The paper examines Gotland’s strategic importance amid evolving regional security dynamics, focusing on its potential role in deterring conflict. It discusses the historical context, contemporary security challenges, and Sweden’s military investments on the island. Emphasizing the shift from neutrality to deterrence, it suggests Gotland’s significance in the broader NATO context.
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Editorial EPIS Magazine Issue VI
The world is in flux. As great power competition intensifies and new secuirty threats emerge, states, institutions, and individuals must constantly adapt. Whether in military doctrine, energy policy, or digital governance, strategic choices made today will shape the world for years to come. This issue of EPIS Magazine explores these shifting dynamics.
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Future Combat Air Systems (FCAS)
Visionaries of European strategic autonomy have engaged in many initiatives to reduce European dependency on U.S. weapon technology. Most recently, the Future Air Combat Systems (FCAS) project has emerged. The following study will attempt to answer whether projects like FCAS genuinely contribute to the future of European strategic autonomy or simply sell old wine in…