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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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 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...
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...
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...
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 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? –...
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...
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...
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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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...