Sezen Kaya SĂśnmez
Turkey's proposed new waterway, 'Canal Istanbul', would connect the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara. Sezen Kaya SĂśnmez describes how the project is about more than just transport, but has geopolitical, ecological, and climate aspects. Digging a new maritime corridor, she argues, threatens environmental resilience, regional stability, and long-term security Read more
Monika Sus
Amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, Poland is making an unprecedented push to join NATOâs nuclear sharing programme. Monika Sus argues that, as Polandâs threat perception rises, its defence strategy evolves and NATOâs deterrence posture shifts, the debate over nuclear deterrence is gaining momentum Read more
SĂźleyman GĂźngĂśr
From AtatĂźrkâs homeland â where 'peace at home, peace in the world' still resonates ââŻSĂźleyman GĂźngĂśrâŻargues that Gaza is Palestinian land. The violence there, and between Israel and Iran, we must recognise as war under international law â and urgently bring it to an end Read more
Ruairidh Brown
Does military intervention against Iran contradict Trumpâs America First ideology? Ruairidh Brown argues it, in fact, is a textbook case of Trumpâs Machiavellian philosophy Read more
Maksym Beznosiuk
Maksym Beznosiuk argues that Ukraineâs defence production has grown, yet remains underutilised. With EU support, joint projects could sustain Ukraineâs war effort and advance the EUâs strategic autonomy. Closer cooperation, legal alignment, and targeted investment can strengthen Ukraineâs capabilities and contribute to the EU's defence readiness Read more
Ludovica Castelli
Ludovica Castelli explores the longstanding problem of how to protect nuclear facilities against attack â particularly in light of the war in Ukraine and rising tensions in the Middle East. Until we establish a comprehensive, and enforceable legal framework, nuclear facilities will remain vulnerable to attack, perpetuating the risks to international security and humanitarian safety Read more
Luiza JanuĂĄrio
Luiza JanuĂĄrioâŻargues that the threats and opportunities of nuclear technology are an intrinsically global matter. Here, she offers a South American perspective on the nuclear politics dilemma Read more
July Decarpentrie
Think Paris agrees on how to handle its nuclear weapons? You are mistaken. July Decarpentrie examines French nuclear strategic debate from 1972 to the present. She argues that what appears to be a continuous doctrine is in fact shaped by ongoing debates to ensure its relevance over time and across changing geopolitical contexts Read more
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