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Terrorism & Extremism

Aug 12 , 2024

Policy Brief

Cities Need to Better Protect Themselves from Attacks Like the One That Disrupted the Paris Olympics

Last week, the Paris railroad system was disrupted by planned, coordinated arson attacks. This was not unique, but it signals that major cities must be even better prepared for this “softer,” less violent, but still disruptive form of terrorism. The attacks on Paris’ railroad system occurred just hours before the

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Defense & Security

Jul 31 , 2024

Podcast

Strengthening Cyber Civil Defense: How Can ISACs Stay Vigilant to Prevent Cyberattacks?

A single breached password was used on the dark web to log in to a legacy VPN. Hackers reached servers, encrypted around 100 gigabytes of data, and asked for millions of dollars’ ransom. After five days of negotiations, the hackers were paid $4.4 million, but meanwhile, due to oil shortages

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Jul 19 , 2024

Op-Ed

The Association of Southeast Asian Nation’s Semiconductor Sector in a World of Bifurcated Supply Chains

The members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have worked to maintain a balanced approach in their relationship with China and the US. ASEAN acts increasingly as a bridge and an intermediate market between superpowers. Nevertheless, rising trade barriers, sanctions, and tensions add further complexity to the delicate

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Terrorism & Extremism

Jul 5 , 2024

Podcast

Travis Moran: Unmanned Systems and Threats to Critical Energy Infrastructure

In this episode of Orion Talks, Suat Cubukcu is joined by Travis Moran, a renowned expert in electric infrastructure security. Travis provides an in-depth overview of what constitutes critical infrastructure within the realm of electric energy, highlighting essential assets beyond nuclear power plants. He sheds light on the major threats

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Defense & Security, Africa, Europe & Central Asia

Jun 23 , 2024

Op-Ed

Rethinking Alliances: France, Rwanda, and the Future of Regional Power Dynamics

The international order has undergone a period of transition in recent years. Regional contexts are gaining relevance and autonomy. As a result, local actors have forced global actors to reposition themselves regionally. Given this context, liberal principles and values are facing more challenges. And so are the countries that have

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Defense & Security, Africa

Jun 3 , 2024

Op-Ed

Regional Power Dynamics in the Horn of Africa: Emerging Axes of Influence

In February 2024, Turkey and Somalia signed a defense and economic cooperation agreement that allegedly enables Ankara to protect Somalia’s territorial waters and to construct, equip, and train the Somali navy. This accord, which once again draws attention to the troubled Horn of Africa, follows a similar agreement made in

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Defense & Security

May 22 , 2024

Webinar

NATO at Crossroads: New Threat Landscape and Challenges

In February of 2022, Russian forces invaded Eastern Ukraine, sparking the most intense conventional conflict in Europe since the Second World War. Three months later, historically neutral Finland and Sweden submitted letters of application to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Two years into the conflict, it's time to

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Defense & Security, Europe & Central Asia

May 14 , 2024

Op-Ed

Fortifying Europe: The Launch of EDIS and the Future of EU Defense Autonomy

(Photo Source: NATO) The ongoing war in Ukraine has not only shattered decades of peace in Europe but has also challenged the assumption that defense budgets can continually be reduced. With the potential re-election of Donald Trump, known for his skepticism towards NATO and his isolationist foreign policy, concerns about

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Apr 22 , 2024

Op-Ed

Cyber Civil Defense: A Path Towards Comprehensive and Coordinated Cybersecurity

The rapid escalation of cyber attacks on critical infrastructure highlights an urgent need for a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity, reminiscent of the civil defense strategies developed during and after World War II. In response to the growing threats in cyberspace, the concept of Cyber Civil Defense has emerged, advocating a

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Defense & Security, Africa

Mar 24 , 2024

Op-Ed

Russia’s Growing Military Footprint in Africa: Arms Deals and Defense Cooperation

Even though political and economic sanctions following Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine have led to a recent decline in the Russian arms trade, in recent years the African market continues to thrive. Arms sales and military cooperation with many African countries remain Moscow’s strategic priorities. For instance, Russia has forged

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Mar 1 , 2024

Op-Ed

Zircon Hypersonic Cruise Missiles in Ukraine: A Russian First?

The advent of hypersonic technology may well redefine the limits of military power, and Russia’s recent deployment of a Zircon hypersonic cruise missile (HCM; a model also known as an HSM) over Ukraine may have opened a new chapter in the annals of modern combat. On Feb. 7, during its

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Jan 23 , 2024

Op-Ed

Can Javier Milei Be A Partner Of The US in Latin America Against China?

On December 10th, firebrand populist libertarian Javier Milei was inaugurated as president of Argentina. President Milei promised to take Argentina away from the bloc of left-wing nationalist governments that have dominated Latin American politics for the last two decades and are close to China. Milei wants his country to get

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