Concern has grown that the dark web is an enabler for terrorists and organized criminals to obtain firearms. However, very little is known about the size and scope of this trade in weapons

RAND Corporation 06 Dec 2018

Fourth Industrial Revolution

MI6 chief calls for espionage 4.0 in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution

From terrorists to hacktivists, all the way up to state-orchestrated cyber-warfare, staying alert in the new threat landscape calls for new skills and capabilities.

Sean Fleming 06 Dec 2018

International Security

Can the EU deliver on its military ambitions after Brexit?

A new study that examines plans for a European defence capability shows the EU may struggle to deliver without the UK’s contribution

International Institute for Strategic Studies 02 Dec 2018

International Security

This is how ISIS plans to get rich again and wreak havoc

The Islamic State sucked in money from the territory it has now lost. But it has adapted and has new streams of revenue, argues this RAND Corporation report

RAND Corporation 29 Nov 2018

Migration

These comics show the horrors refugees face from a powerful new viewpoint

The comics tell the stories of some of the 65 million people caught up in a global refugee crisis.

Emma Parker · The Conversation 29 Nov 2018

International Security

Why Cameroon’s internal conflict now threatens regional security

Internal conflict in Cameroon’s south has been going on for nearly two years. Any escalation could have dire regional consequences, says Francesca Grandi, of IISS

International Institute for Strategic Studies 27 Nov 2018

Fragility, Violence and Conflict

The keys to preventing conflict between countries

Understanding the requirements of effective deterrence of large-scale interstate military aggression is taking on renewed importance, argues this RAND study

RAND Corporation 22 Nov 2018

International Security

How civil diplomacy can transform countries’ relations

Civil diplomacy aims to enhance mutual trust through civil exchanges. As this CIIS report argues, it can be used to bridge the gap between different countries and promote understanding be...

China Institute of International Studies 22 Nov 2018

Fragility, Violence and Conflict

We need to understand more about the role of women as peacekeepers. Here’s why

There is widespread commitment to increasing the number of women in international peace operations, but monitoring progress on the ground can be problematic, as this SIPRI report explains

Stockholm International Peace Research Institute 15 Nov 2018

Fragility, Violence and Conflict

How to prevent World War 3

On the centenary of the end the First World War, we are faced with stark reminders of the fragility of our international system when it comes to the prevention of conflict and war

Chatham House 10 Nov 2018

Cybersecurity

How to stop data leaks

To rebuild trust in technology platforms, companies and government representatives should prioritize security and agree clear guidelines on how data is shared.

Algirde Pipikaite 07 Nov 2018

International Security

Why the Gulf states' growing naval power may not be all it seems

Several Gulf states are buying expensive new ships and bases – but will need to find the crews and strategies to make effective use of them, argues Tom Waldwyn, of the International Insti...

International Institute for Strategic Studies 03 Nov 2018

Republic of Korea

2018 was an historic year for the Korean Peninsula, but what lies ahead?

In 2017, North Korea seemed to be on the brink of war. Now, the threat has diminished and even promises to become an opportunity.

Ruediger Frank 01 Nov 2018

International Security

What NATO’s latest war games reveal about the state of the alliance

NATO’s Operation Trident Juncture takes place amid strains between the US and the alliance’s European members. So, the timing and the scale of this display are significant

Atlantic Council 31 Oct 2018

International Security

Are we heading for a new nuclear arms race?

US withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty may not be all it seems; but either way, arms control is in deep trouble, argues Dan Smith of the Stockholm Internati...

Stockholm International Peace Research Institute 25 Oct 2018

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