Complex Challenges & Resilience
Non-military security is a highly dynamic and ever-expanding component of the strategic environment. Our analyses cover various topics from hybrid influencing, terrorism, energy security, cyber, and new technologies. The ambition is to offer a society-wide approach and specific solutions for comprehensive resilience building.
Technology and Innovations
Future of mobility raises questions for national security
Some of the capabilities unique to software-defined-vehicles (SDVs) might negatively impact the individual and national security. Thanks to a grant...
Military Affairs Strategic Thinking Technology and Innovations
The Future of Drones: Strategic interregnum
Drones are rapidly reshaping the global security environment, altering the character of warfare, defence planning, and strategic competition. As technological...
Non-Military Security
Mutual killing of Slavs and oppression of the Russian minority. Slovak disinformers revive the legitimizing narratives of Russian propaganda (Bi-weekly report on emerging disinformation trends 12 December 2025)
Adapt Institute provides an overview of disinformation trends that have been on the rise in the last two weeks: Peace...
Non-Military Security
Holy war against students and the “progressive” conspiracy. Disinformation agents in Slovakia exploit Epstein documents (Bi-weekly report on emerging disinformation trends 28 November 2025)
Adapt Institute provides an overview of disinformation trends that have been on the rise in the last two weeks: Students...
Non-Military Security
Fueling hatred against students and continuing tales of fascism (Bi-weekly report on emerging disinformation trends 14 November 2025)
Adapt Institute provides an overview of disinformation trends that have been on the rise in the last two weeks: Corruption...
Non-Military Security
Villain Boris Johnson and calls from disinformers to stop aid to Ukraine (Bi-weekly report on emerging disinformation trends 31 October 2025)
Adapt Institute provides an overview of disinformation trends that have been on the rise in the last two weeks: No...
Non-Military Security
Sovereign Babiš and adored Orbán. The disinformation scene rejoices in political developments and apologizes to Moscow for Russophobia (Bi-weekly report on emerging disinformation trends 17 October 2025)
Adapt Institute provides an overview of disinformation trends that have been on the rise in the last two weeks: Czech...
Military Affairs Strategic Thinking Technology and Innovations
Drone Futures: Road to 2040. Foresight from Central Europe
Drones are reshaping global industries, security, and public services— and Central Europe is no exception. This foresight study looks ahead...
Non-Military Security
Two sexes in the constitution and questioning the Russian threat (Bi-weekly report on emerging disinformation trends 3 October 2025)
Adapt Institute provides an overview of disinformation trends that have been on the rise in the last two weeks: Protests...
Non-Military Security
Celebrating peace in Beijing and exploiting death to spread hatred. Slovakia continues with its tried and tested methods (Bi-weekly report on emerging disinformation trends 19 September 2025)
Adapt Institute provides an overview of disinformation trends that have been on the rise in the last two weeks: In...
Non-Military Security
Nazism from the West and freedom from the East. History is being distorted in Slovakia (Bi-weekly report on emerging disinformation trends 5 September 2025)
Adapt Institute provides an overview of disinformation trends that have been on the rise in the last two weeks: Slovak...
Non-Military Security
On the road to peace: Slovak propagandists parrot Putin’s words about the historical roots of the war (Bi-weekly report on emerging disinformation trends 20 August 2025)
Adapt Institute provides an overview of disinformation trends that have been on the rise in the last two weeks: The...
Non-Military Security
Yet another “conspiracy against the ruling coalition.” Fico speaks of British interference in the elections and attacks journalists (Bi-weekly report on emerging disinformation trends 8 August 2025)
Adapt Institute provides an overview of disinformation trends that have been on the rise in the last two weeks: British...
Non-Military Security
Let’s save Russian gas! Propagandists cheer on the blocking of sanctions and continue to demonize Brussels (Bi-weekly report on emerging disinformation trends 25 July 2025)
Adapt Institute provides an overview of disinformation trends that have been on the rise in the last two weeks: Slovakia’s...
Non-Military Security
Chaos of propagandists: hijacking traditions, armament blocking peace, and the invader deserving forgiveness (Bi-weekly report on emerging disinformation trends 11 July 2025)
Adapt Institute provides an overview of disinformation trends that have been on the rise in the last two weeks: Handshake...
Non-Military Security
Slovakia outside of NATO? Fair enough, provided there are only two sexes (Bi-weekly report on emerging disinformation trends 29 June 2025)
Adapt Institute provides an overview of disinformation trends that have been on the rise in the last two weeks: Two...
Global Agenda Non-Military Security Technology and Innovations
Addressing the Impact of Cyber Harassment and Digital Abuse Against Women
Author: Alexandra ŽákováExpert Supervisor: Dominik Štepanovič, Senior Analyst, National Security AuthorityPublished by Adapt Institute as part of the Security Academy...
Non-Military Security
The Impact of the Israel–Gaza War on the Spread of Antisemitism in Europe: A Case Study
Author: Bianka NiňajováExpert Supervisor: plk. JUDr. Juraj Kulik, PhD., LL.M., MBA (National Security Analytical Centre – NBAC)Published by Adapt Institute...
Global Agenda Non-Military Security
The Impact of Hybrid Threats and Disinformation Campaigns in the Context of Georgia’s EU Candidacy
Author: Kristína BagošováExpert Supervisor: Maroš Cuník, South Caucasus Associate at GeopoLyticsPublished by Adapt Institute as part of the Security Academy...
Global Agenda Non-Military Security
Migration, Demographic Shifts, and Security: Slovakia’s Role in Shaping Future Policies
Author: Tereza FabuľováExpert Supervisor: Barbora Hrozenská, former Head of the Analytical Unit, Ministry of Defence of the Slovak RepublicPublished by...
Geopolitics Global Agenda
The Arctic Mirage: Rethinking the Russia-China Cooperation
Author: Simona NikoléniováExpert Supervisor: Richard Turcsányi, Program Director at the Central European Institute of Asian Studies (CEIAS)Published by Adapt Institute...
Global Agenda Non-Military Security
Water Security in the Context of Climate Change: Challenges and Strategic Responses
Author: Martin LibiakPublished by Adapt Institute as part of the Security Academy Program, supported by NATO and the British Embassy...
Military Affairs Technology and Innovations
Slovakia’s Helicopter Dilemma: What Should the Slovak Armed Forces Do in the Future?
Author: Róbert BednárPublished by Adapt Institute as part of the Security Academy Program, supported by NATO and the British Embassy...
Geopolitics Global Agenda
Growing Importance of the Arctic: Why Slovakia Should Pay Attention
Author: Peter LitvínExpert Supervisor: CDR Rachael Gosnell, Military Professor of Strategic Security Studies, George C. Marshall European Center for Security...
Non-Military Security
Behind the Curtain: Transparency and Oversight of the Slovak Information Service (SIS)
Author: Viktória VaňováExpert Supervisor: plk. JUDr. Juraj Kulik, PhD., LL.M., MBA (National Security Analytical Centre – NBAC)Published by Adapt Institute...
Complex Challenges & Resilience Non-Military Security Technology and Innovations
The War of Words: The Invisible Front of Information and Cyber Warfare during Armed Conflict in Ukraine
This paper examines how the war in Ukraine has redefined the nature of armed conflict by shifting a significant part...
Complex Challenges & Resilience Global Agenda
Unifying the “Collective West” – NATO Cooperation with South Korea
Dr Tomasz Smura, Member of the Board, Director of International Security and Defence Programme, Casimir Pulaski Foundation NATO Towards Asia...
Complex Challenges & Resilience Global Agenda Non-Military Security
Ghana after the Presidential Election: A Beacon of Democracy in a Turbulent Region
On December 7, 2024, Ghana held its presidential elections. The opposition leader and former president, John Mahama, secured a democratic...
Complex Challenges & Resilience Global Agenda Non-Military Security
Disinformation Resilience Index 2024: Central and Eastern Europe
How resilient are countries in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and the Eastern Partnership (EaP) to the growing threat of...
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What does Trump’s return to the White House mean for Africa?
Early next year, on January 20, 2025, Donald Trump, the incoming President of the United States, will be inaugurated into...
Global Agenda
How Mossad Paralysed Hezbollah: An Analysis of the Attack Using exploding pagers
A few weeks ago, the world was shaken by news of hundreds of exploding pagers in Lebanon, primarily belonging to...
Complex Challenges & Resilience Global Agenda Non-Military Security
Promises versus Reality in the Sahel: The Ongoing Struggle of Military Governments in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger in the Fight Against Jihadists
Over the past four years, the Sahel has experienced a wave of military coups, with army officers seizing power and...
Complex Challenges & Resilience Non-Military Security Technology and Innovations
A useful tool for authoritarians or a protector of rights? First international convention on cybercrime stirs controversy
After nearly three years of negotiations, the UN adopted a groundbreaking convention on cybercrime on August 8, 2024. While this...
Complex Challenges & Resilience Military Affairs Strategic Thinking Strategy & Defence
REAIM 2024: New guidelines for the military use of artificial intelligence
In early September 2024, the second summit of the REAIM (Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain) project, co-organised by...
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Colombian youth recruited by rebels via TikTok
In Colombia, where the differences between social classes are palpable, the vision of money and wealth is tempting. As a...
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The development of China’s nuclear ambitions
China’s recent demands for the United States to adopt a “no-first-use” policy and to stop protecting allies from nuclear threats...
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Appeasement and Stabilitocracy: The EU–Serbia Lithium Deal
The EU and Serbia finalised a controversial lithium mining agreement essential for electric vehicle batteries. Amidst Serbia’s alignment with Russia...
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Cybersecurity and the Defense Industry Should Become Priorities After NATO’s 2024 Summit
NATO’s 2024 summit is over; as always, it has brought forward multiple topics. Especially given the current turbulent geopolitical and...
Complex Challenges & Resilience Non-Military Security
Russian hackers have attacked several EU countries. Slovakia was also a victim
Russian hackers known as APT28 carried out a massive cyber-attack against multiple European countries with the aim of targeting political...
Complex Challenges & Resilience Non-Military Security
Charting a Way Out of the Disinformation Stalemate: Targeted Recommendations for Czechia, Slovakia, and Poland
The crises of recent years – be it the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s aggression towards Ukraine, or the climate crisis and...
Global Agenda Military Affairs
NATO is looking for ways to use the space for security and defence on Earth
At the end of April this year, the first-ever NATO Space Symposium on “Deterrence, Defence, and Resilience in and through...
Geopolitics Non-Military Security Technology and Innovations
With dragon on the neck: how (not) to face the growing Chinese competition in the car industry
The forthcoming decision to increase EU tariffs on selected Chinese electric vehicles is unlikely to systematically benefit the European car...
Geopolitics Non-Military Security
The Georgian government delegitimises the protests with deceptive Facebook ads. The President vetoed the bill on “foreign agents”
In early April 2024, Georgian Dream, the ruling party in Georgia, pushed through a controversial law on “foreign agents” in...
Global Agenda Non-Military Security
Euro-elections exposed to populism and disinformation
Slovak voter turnout in the past (four) Euro-elections has always been the lowest among all member states. Current polls predict...
Global Agenda Military Affairs
Is Moscow preparing to deploy weapons of mass destruction in space?
Russia vetoed a resolution in the UN Security Council to ban weapons of mass destruction (WMD) in outer space despite...
Geopolitics Global Agenda
Robert Fico in Azerbaijan: Will Slovakia become a bridge between Brussels and Baku?
The visit of Prime Minister Robert Fico and his delegation to Azerbaijan on 6-7 May 2024 represented a new impetus...
Non-Military Security
Nuclear as a green solution? International banks are still reluctant to invest in new projects
World leaders met for the first-ever nuclear summit in Brussels, Belgium, co-organised by the Belgian government and the International Atomic...
Non-Military Security
Concerns about disinformation and deepfake content are growing in Slovakia. Preparedness to fight these threats remains low
The most recent February edition of the CEDMO Trends survey, published on a monthly basis by the Central European Digital...
Non-Military Security Technology and Innovations
TikTok Faces Imminent Shutdown in the USA Over National Security Concerns of Chinese Espionage
On Wednesday, March 13, the United States House of Representatives passed a bill targeting TikTok, a global social media phenomenon....
Non-Military Security Technology and Innovations
Spain announces a plan to shut down its nuclear power plants. Will nuclear still see a renaissance in Europe?
One of the indirect consequences of the Russian aggression against Ukraine in February 2022 is renewed debate on the future...
Geopolitics Non-Military Security
Securing the North: NATO’s Response to Russian and Chinese Arctic Ambitions
Current trends in Arctic ice melt carry profound implications not only for the planet’s climate but also for the stability...
Non-Military Security
Behind the Ballot: Unmasking Influence Narratives in Czechia, Slovakia, and Poland’s EP Races
With the June 2024 European Parliament (EP) elections approaching, several political figures and manipulative actors in the Czech Republic, Poland,...
Non-Military Security
China’s Narratives on Russia’s War on Ukraine in Central Europe
The war in Ukraine has placed China in a challenging position in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland regarding its...
Non-Military Security
Artificial intelligence as a security threat. It helps terrorists and extremists spread propaganda
The increase in the use of artificial intelligence in recent months has brought several risks associated with the new technology....
Global Agenda
How Russian propaganda exploits the tension between Zelensky and Zaluzhny
The failure of the summer offensive and the decreasing level of support from allies have led to growing tensions between...
Non-Military Security
European Sanctions on Russia: Overview of Implemented Packages and Assessment of Their Effectiveness and Weaknesses
After the onset of Russian aggression in Ukraine, the European Union (EU) promptly chose to support Ukraine, not solely through...
Military Affairs Technology and Innovations
Slovak Defence Industry Up To 2030: Navigating Through New Reality Towards Rebirth
Over the past months, Adapt Institute analysts have been working on the preparation of a research study aimed at identifying...
Global Agenda Non-Military Security
Resilience or Rigidity? Putin’s Playbook for the 2024 Russian Election
Despite the ongoing war, on December 7, Russia’s Federation Council voted unanimously to hold a presidential election between March 15...
Geopolitics Non-Military Security
The impact of the Israeli-Palestinian war on the global energy sector. Will countries become more reliant on clean energy?
The oil and gas market has not yet recovered from the consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and is...
Global Agenda
Biden-Xi Jinping meeting: a search for a stable trajectory in US-China relations
The recent meeting between US President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping in San Francisco that took place on 15...
Non-Military Security Technology and Innovations
Iran is becoming a new cyber power. Its enhanced cyber capabilities are particularly felt by Israel
In recent weeks, Iran has carried out several highly sophisticated cyber operations, primarily targeting its regional adversaries. Among the primary...
Global Agenda
The European Commission invites Ukraine, Moldova and Bosnia and Herzegovina to join the EU. When will they become Member States?
The candidate countries under the enlargement policy have anticipated the European Commission’s assessment of their progress toward joining the European...
Global Agenda
The assassination of a Sikh community leader caused a serious diplomatic conflict between Canada and India and showed the fragility of the American-led coalition against China
On September 18, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau indirectly accused the Indian government of the June assassination of Sikh separatist...
Technology and Innovations
The US tightens sanctions on chip exports to China. They fear China is using them to develop artificial intelligence for military purposes
In October of this year, the US Department of Commerce announced a new package of sanctions that tightened restrictions on...
Global Agenda Non-Military Security
Ensuring European Societal Resilience to the Future Challenges: MENA, Climate Change and EU Risk Management
There is an urgent need for sustainable solutions as the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region faces significant challenges...
Geopolitics Non-Military Security Technology and Innovations
Hamas is supported by pro-Russian and Islamist hackers, Israel is aided by Indians
The recent terrorist attack by Hamas has ignited another round of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. In addition to ground battles, there...
Geopolitics Non-Military Security
Has the EU turned its back on Armenia due to the energy deal with Azerbaijan?
The long-standing conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh has come to an end, and it appears that the European Union has not been...
Non-Military Security Technology and Innovations
The International Criminal Court begins addressing cyber war crimes. The first on the list might be Russia
Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Hague, announced a groundbreaking development: the court...
Global Agenda
Is the definitive end of the unipolar world approaching? BRICS, a group of nations from the Global South, is trying to compete with the West
The geopolitical bloc comprising major emerging economies, known as BRICS, has successfully concluded its 15th consecutive summit, commencing on August...
Non-Military Security
China’s Cyber Threat: Implications for NATO and Potential Remedies
In recent years, China´s dramatic rise in cyber powers has resulted in a surge in hacking activities targeting its adversaries, with...
Technology and Innovations
AI-Generated Disinformation: Understanding and Fighting New Phenomenon
The emergence of AI-generated disinformation has transformed the landscape of information warfare, enabling efficient and widespread creation, amplification, and dissemination...
Global Agenda
Beijing’s Reality Check: China’s economic slowdown and the end of Invincibility
China has officially fallen into deflation, with July’s consumer prices index falling by 0.3% compared with 2022, and the producer...
Military Affairs Non-Military Security Technology and Innovations
The number of operations by Chinese hackers against NATO countries has been increasing. Slovakia is one of the victims
Numerous Chinese hacking campaigns aimed at member states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have been unveiled in recent...
Geopolitics Global Agenda Non-Military Security
Climate Change Effects: The Growing Risks of Conflict and Instability
The current threat of climate change and its impacts is being felt in many parts of the world and presents...
Non-Military Security
Nuclear resurgence in the EU?
Slovakia, France and Belgium have announced the construction of new nuclear units or extending the operation of their nuclear power...
Global Agenda Non-Military Security
Violence and drugs. Ecuador declares state of emergency after mayor’s murder and widespread prisoner revolt
On 24 July 2023, Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso declared a state of emergency in several provinces of the South American...
Global Agenda
The EU and Tunisia have concluded an agreement to tackle the issue of irregular migration. Does it violate human rights?
The leaders of the European Union and Tunisia signed an agreement aimed at combating illegal migration and strengthening their economic...
Non-Military Security
Chinese espionage poses a major threat to British national security
On July 13, a report released by the Parliamentary Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) revealed the extent of China’s spying...
Global Agenda
German hawks’ risky melancholy: Do budget cuts threaten the domestic stability of Germany?
In recent weeks, a series of events has captured headlines in Germany and beyond. Among these, the introduction of a...
Geopolitics Non-Military Security Technology and Innovations
Hacked satellites, attacks on Wagner’s websites or shutdown of emergency services. What does cyberwar in Ukraine look like?
For almost a year and a half now, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has been accompanied by numerous cyber operations...
Geopolitics Non-Military Security
Netanyahu visits Beijing. Will this jeopardise the long-standing US-Israeli alliance?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on 27 June that he had been invited by the Chinese government to pay...
Global Agenda Military Affairs Strategic Thinking
NATO Public Forum 2023
On 11-12 July 2023, NATO’s Heads of State and Government will meet in Vilnius Lithuania, at the NATO Summit, to...
Geopolitics Non-Military Security
Algeria deepens its ties with Moscow. Is it a challenge for the European gas market?
On June 14, An Algerian delegation led by President Abdelmadjid Tebboun arrived in Russia following an invitation from Russian President...
Geopolitics Non-Military Security
Chinese spy base on Cuba indicates Havana’s deepening relations with U.S. rivals
The US claims China operates a spy base in Cuba to intercept US electronic communications. Beijing’s intelligence activity is believed...
Non-Military Security
Establishment of a gas company and construction of a new pipeline. Hungary and Serbia are deepening their cooperation to strengthen their countries’ energy security
Dušan Bajatović, head of the Serbian state gas supply company Srbijagas, and László Fritsch, director of the Hungarian energy company...
Non-Military Security
Major Pro-Kremlin Disinformation Narratives and Their Transmitters in Poland, Czechia, and Slovakia
The fall of the Soviet Union ended over 30 years ago, but the Kremlin to this day attempts to maintain...
Non-Military Security
Infodemic and Societal Resilience in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland
Although disinformation is hardly a new phenomenon, the internet has enabled the ultimate battle for hearts and minds, and social...
Global Agenda
“Thank You, Poland”? Warsaw courting controversy while building allies
“Thank you, Poland. Thank you, thank you, thank you for what you’re doing.” Just two years ago, these words spoken...
Geopolitics Non-Military Security Technology and Innovations
Will the Switch to Renewable Energy Provide Fewer Instances For States to Use It as a Tool of Geopolitical Influence
Read the Long Read via link: Will the Switch to Renewable Energy Provide Fewer Instances For States to Use It...
Non-Military Security Technology and Innovations
Because of its strategic location, it faces cyber-attacks. Why is China attacking the US island Guam?
The US is facing another large-scale cyber espionage conducted by China. This time, the target was the small Pacific island...
Global Agenda Non-Military Security
Syria’s return to the Arab League heralds international recognition of the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad
President Bashar al-Assad of the Syrian Arab Republic flew to Saudi Arabia on May 19 to attend the Arab League...
Global Agenda
Nine EU countries want to abolish unanimity in EU foreign policy decisions. What are the countries’ positions, and is it even realistic?
The group of nine Member States of the European Union (EU) has unveiled its latest initiative to streamline EU foreign...
Non-Military Security Technology and Innovations
A tool for repression or a guarantee of safety? UN negotiates new convention to prevent cybercrime
A landmark convention on cybercrime is being prepared at the UN. This is a major step forward in ensuring justice...
Non-Military Security Technology and Innovations
The Potential for Misuse of Artificial Intelligence in the Spreading of Misinformation
By asking ChatGPT “Can AI become a threat to humanity?”, ChatGPT responds, “AI has the potential to become a threat...
Global Agenda Technology and Innovations
9 European countries have signed the Ostend Declaration on the massive promotion of wind energy. What exactly does the declaration entail, and what will be its consequences?
The Ostend Declaration reinforces the ambitions of European countries, which have committed to massive wind power generation targets, with an...
Global Agenda
The Brazilian president visited Beijing. The war in Ukraine may have united the West, but it has accelerated the loss of the global South to China
When Lula da Silva landed in Beijing, the capital of the People’s Republic of China, on 14 April 2023, he...
Global Agenda
2023 Turkish Elections: What Is at Stake, and What Are the Possible Scenarios Following the Elections?
Download the Long read via 2023 Turkish Elections. Don't forget to watch quite an interesting debate on this hot topic...
Non-Military Security
Ukrainian grain in the EU: European farmers criticize the EU for helping Ukraine with agricultural exports
Eastern countries of the European Union have introduced a temporary ban on imports of agricultural products from Ukraine in an...
Geopolitics Non-Military Security
The gradual decline of democracy in India: Musk’s Twitter helps the government censor its critics
At the request of the Indian government, Twitter recently blocked more than 100 accounts belonging to prominent politicians, activists and...
Military Affairs Technology and Innovations
Defence Procurement: When Political Will Needs Pairing With Legislative Changes
Download the Long read via link: Defence Procurement: When Political Will Needs Pairing With Legislative Changes – Viliam Ostatník Don't...
Non-Military Security
Governments grow cautious of TikTok. Should we be worried?
The third largest social media app TikTok, owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, has faced widespread criticism over concerns that...
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Netanyahu delays controversial judicial reform after mass protests
In response to the persistent and widespread demonstrations in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has paused his controversial judicial reform...
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The agreement on normalisation of relations opens the way for Kosovo and Serbia to join the EU. Russian influence may complicate the outcome of the negotiations
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti met in Ohrid, Macedonia, on Saturday, 18 March, to negotiate...
Non-Military Security
International arrest warrant for Putin: is justice for Ukraine one step closer or still miles away?
On 17 March, the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague issued an official arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir...
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Assad’s Quakeplomacy
On February 6 2023, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck southern and central Turkey and northern and western Syria. The quake...
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From old foes to new partners? The implications of Iran-Saudi Arabia Rapprochement
On 10 March, Saudi Arabia and Iran announced a ground-breaking agreement to normalize diplomatic relations and reopen embassies in both...
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TV, leaders and bot farms: the underestimated but far-reaching Russian disinformation campaign in Italy
On May 1, 2022, 3 months after the start of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian FA ministry Sergei Lavrov was...
Military Affairs Strategic Thinking Technology and Innovations
Non-nuclear Strategic Deterrence and pre-emptive approaches of Strategy. Poland and the Future of Deterrence by Denial. New A2/AD?
Download the Long read via link: Non-nuclear Strategic Deterrence and pre-emptive approaches of Strategy. Poland and the Future of Deterrence...
Military Affairs Technology and Innovations
Iran Capable of Producing Nuclear Weapon Within Months if Deemed Necessary
The recent detection by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of uranium enrichment to nearly 84 per cent at an...
Non-Military Security
How Europe survived the winter (almost) without Russian gas and the formation of a new nuclear alliance
The countries of the European Union have successfully passed through a frightening winter for many politicians and citizens after the...
Global Agenda
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on a diplomatic tour of Central Asia. What is the US trying to achieve by returning to the “Great Game”?
Anthony John Blinken landed in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, on February 28, where he met with Kazakh officials. He...
Non-Military Security Technology and Innovations
The Importance of (Counter)Intelligence: Is the EU Ready to Play the Big Game?
Download the Long read via link: The Importance of (Counter)Intelligence: Is the EU Ready to Play the Big Game? –...
Global Agenda
Bolsonaro supporters attack Brazilian congress: causes and consequences
On 8 January 2023, thousands of right-wing demonstrators broke through police barriers and forcibly entered the Brazilian Congress building, the...
Geopolitics Global Agenda Strategic Thinking
Andreas Umland: How the West Can Help Ukraine: Three Strategies for Achieving a Ukrainian Victory and Rebirth
Executive Summary The geopolitical salience of the Russia–Ukraine War and the remoteness of Ukraine’s accession to the European Union or...
Military Affairs Non-Military Security
Report: StratCom for Supporting NATO Multinational Battlegroup in Slovakia
The NATO Multinational Battlegroup (NATO MN BG) has been present in Slovakia since April 2022 in response to the unprecedented...
Non-Military Security
Podcast: Communicating Defence in Slovakia and the Czech Republic – Mapping Actors and Narratives online
Adapt Insitute, in cooperation with the European Values Center for Security Policy and Gerulata Technologies, prepared a research study for...
Military Affairs Technology and Innovations
New package of US military aid to Ukraine and M2/M3 Bradley IFV
The US will supply M2/M3 Bradley heavy infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) to Ukraine. Air Force Brigadier General Pat Ryder, US...
Global Agenda Non-Military Security
The beginning of the end of the Venezuelan opposition? Guaido’s interim government dissolved
On December 31, the Venezuelan opposition voted to end the interim government of President Juan Guaidó. Guaidó was considered the...
Geopolitics Global Agenda
The EU got to an agreement with Hungary about €18bn aid package for Ukraine
At the beginning of December, the situation between the European Union and Hungary escalated. After Brussels recommended freezing €7,5 billion...
Global Agenda Non-Military Security
Role of Nuclear Energy Vis-à-Vis Green Transition in Central Europe
The Central Europe region is specific for its relatively low share of renewable energy. There is a clear and unarguable...
Military Affairs Technology and Innovations
The new US strategic bomber B-21 Raider unveiled
The US Air Force (USAF) and Northrop Grumman unveiled the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider stealth bomber on December 2 at...
Global Agenda Non-Military Security
The US eased sanctions against Venezuela. The US company Chevron received permission to extract oil in the South American country
The US Treasury has issued a license to Chevron to expand its oil extraction in Venezuela. This license will be...
Global Agenda
The Biden-Xi summit is not a step towards friendship between China and the US, but it may bring a slight warming in relations between the great powers
US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met this month during the G20 summit on the Indonesian island...
Non-Military Security
Communicating Defence in Slovakia and the Czech Republic: Mapping Actors and Narratives online
We would like to present to you the newest research study for the NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence. This...
Global Agenda Non-Military Security
Implications of climate change on the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA): Current pressures and future challenges
The Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) has been one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change, warming...
Non-Military Security
Russian security services aim to change the pro-Western orientation of Moldova
Moldova has been in a complicated situation for a long time. The small state lying between Romania and Ukraine has...
Geopolitics Global Agenda
Peace talks may end bloody war in Ethiopian Tigray region
Delegates of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) met in Pretoria, South Africa...
Geopolitics Non-Military Security
Historic agreement between Israel and Lebanon brings hope for the EU
Israel and Lebanon signed a historic US-brokered maritime border demarcation agreement in the Mediterranean Sea at the end of October....
Global Agenda
Serbia becomes a transfer station for migrants heading to the EU
In recent weeks, the number of migrants arriving in the member countries of the European Union has been increasing again....
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The second coup in Burkina Faso within a year creates the possibility of a rise in Russian influence in Africa
On Friday, September 30, 2022, army units in the capital of Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou, began to occupy key positions and...
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Nord Stream pipelines could be damaged as a consequence of a sabotage
Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines were damaged by three explosions on Monday, September 26. Nord Stream...
Non-Military Security Technology and Innovations
State of the EU report outlines the future of EU energy policy
In her State of the Union address, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen paid close attention to energy issues...
Non-Military Security
Mass protests are shaking the Iranian regime
Iran is swirling in a wave of anti-government protests which were sparked by the death of detainee Mahsi Amini, 22,...
Non-Military Security
Violence in Baghdad has brought Iraq dangerously close to a renewed civil war
It took only twenty-four hours for Iraqi cleric Muqtada Sadr, the winner of Iraq’s last parliamentary elections, to show his...
Non-Military Security Technology and Innovations
FBI team investigates massive cyber-attack in Montenegro
In late August and early September of this year, the Montenegrin government and its services were victims of a large-scale...
Non-Military Security
Ukraine’s growing role in Europe’s energy security
So far, Kyiv’s significance to Europe has been primarily to transit oil and gas supplies from Russia, which Moscow is...
Global Agenda
Turkey and Israel to restore full diplomatic ties after years of strained relations
Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid’s office announced on Wednesday, August 19, the full resumption of diplomatic ties with Turkey and...
Military Affairs Non-Military Security
Is Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in danger of an accident? Moscow abuses control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant to pressure Kyiv
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine came under the control of Russian troops less than a week after the...
Global Agenda Non-Military Security Technology and Innovations
Russia is looking for new ways to spread disinformation
After Russia invaded Ukraine last February, the European Union blocked Russia Today and Sputnik, Kremlin‘s two main channels that spread...
Geopolitics Global Agenda
The proposed changes to electoral law in Bosnia and Herzegovina sparked mass protests
At the end of July, mass protests broke out in Bosnia. It happened after the public got access to a...
Global Agenda
Taiwan hit by cyber-attacks during Pelosi’s visit
Several Taiwanese government websites were attacked by cyber-attacks that appeared to originate from China and Russia during a visit by...
Geopolitics Non-Military Security
Tensions rise in Kosovo as the local Serbs protest. Implementation of the controversial law has been suspended
Tensions escalated between Serbia and Kosovo on Sunday, 31 July. Serbian demonstrators blocked roads and shot at Kosovo police officers....
Global Agenda Non-Military Security Technology and Innovations
Will Kazakhstan become the key to breaking the EU’s energy dependence on Russia?
Kazakhstan’s President Tokayev said in early July that the Central Asian country, rich in oil and gas, was keen to...
Non-Military Security Technology and Innovations
Security flaw in Strava app has been utilised to spy on the Israeli military’s movements
Israeli researchers have revealed how some features of the popular Strava app designed to measure athletic activity via GPS allowed...
Global Agenda
Ethnic Cleansing in Ethiopia
Ethnic cleansing has further escalated the crisis in conflict-torn Ethiopia. The African country has been experiencing a bloody civil war...
Non-Military Security
Iraq continues its role as a mediator in Iranian-Saudi talks
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Khadimi met with Iranian officials during an official visit to Tehran on June 26. Sources close...
Non-Military Security
The war in Ukraine – implications for food security
The war in Ukraine and its impact on the global supply of agricultural products, especially grain, has intensified the discussion...
Global Agenda
Japan intensifies its efforts to find new allies against the Chinese threat
Several countries in Southeast Asia show displeasure over the rising Chinese influence in the region. For some time they have...
Global Agenda
The fall of the pro-Western government in Bulgaria plays into the hands of Moscow
The Bulgarian government of Prime Minister Kiril Petkov collapsed in a no-confidence vote in parliament last week.The fall of the...
Global Agenda Military Affairs
Turkey has lifted its veto over Finland and Sweden’s bid to join NATO
Turkey has agreed to lift its veto on Sweden and Finland joining NATO, thus removing a key obstacle to the...
Non-Military Security Technology and Innovations
What happens if Russia stops gas supplies to the EU?
In response to the imposition of sanctions and the EU’s decision to accelerate the reduction of its dependence on Russian...
Global Agenda Strategic Thinking
EU ́s Strategic Compass and its Implications: What is the Future of European Strategic Sovereignty?
The Strategic Compass represents a major political proposal to prevent the risk of “strategic shrinkage”. Strategic shrinkage refers to three...
Global Agenda Non-Military Security
The global food crisis caused by Russia may lead to new waves of migration to the EU
The African Union (AU) states that have trade relations with the Russian Federation are concerned about the situation in Ukraine....
Military Affairs Technology and Innovations
Modernisation of the armies of the NATO’s Eastern Wing as a result of the war in Ukraine
Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has, indirectly, led to a significant strengthening of NATO’s eastern wing defences. In addition to increasing...
Geopolitics Global Agenda
Why does Turkey block Sweden and Finland from joining NATO?
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reiterated on Saturday that Ankara continues to oppose the accession of Sweden and Finland to...
Geopolitics Military Affairs Non-Military Security
Denmark joins the EU’s common defence policy 30 years after opting out
Denmark agreed to join the EU’s common security and defence policy in a referendum triggered by Russia’s war in Ukraine....
Global Agenda Strategic Thinking
The Case Against the Concept of Great Power Competition
Great power competition is a trendy concept that frames the current perception of international affairs held by many. As such,...
Military Affairs Non-Military Security
Bringing CIMIC Back Home
In recent years CIMIC became almost a synonym for participation in missions abroad. Most of NATO and EU member countries...