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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...