Russian Influence in Mongolia is Declining
Russia—once Mongolia's principal ally—now faces stiff competition in its the landlocked country.English is gradually replacing Russian as the most common foreign language spoken in Mongolia, as…
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Global Britain: A New Vision
Since Prime Minister Theresa May and then-Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson announced in 2016 a new Global Britain approach to the United Kingdom's (UK) position on the world stage, much speculation has…
A Precarious Future for Iran-Europe Relations
Immediately following President Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Europe rushed to…
The Implications of Brexit for Security in Europe
Besides having long term economic consequences for both the British and the European economies, Brexit will likely have security implications that may weaken the interlocking web of Western…
Intelligence in War: Fixing and Fitting Intelligence in the Afghan War
Modern wars are fought with eyes and ears on the ground, air, and cyberspace.
In Afghanistan, the U.S. and its allies have deployed cutting-edge aerial intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance…
Political Uncertainty Will Plague Europe Throughout 2019
As the world becomes increasingly interconnected by land, air, sea, and cyberspace, tensions and uncertainty are growing.
These trends are particularly evident in Europe, where elections, treaties,…
U.K. and Japan Heighten Defense Cooperation Ahead of Brexit
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s January 2019 visit to the United Kingdom highlights the close partnership that exists between the two great powers.As the U.K. attempts to redefine its role on the…
Are Afghanistan’s Mineral Deposits the Answer to the Country’s Economic Woes?
Afghanistan’s mineral deposits are a potential glimmer of hope for the country’s suffering economy.
As it stands, a mineral-based economy is one of the few options available when it comes to…
Security and Trade: The Need for a Global Britain Approach in Africa
As UK Prime Minister Theresa May leads a trade and investment tour in Africa this week, Britain must seek to forge new partnerships in the region, in addition to solidifying old alliances.
It is…
Crisis in the Congo: A New Role for NATO’s Southern Hub
The growing violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the latest in a series of decades-long bloody conflicts.
The ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)…
Escalate to De-Escalate: Russia’s Nuclear Deterrence Strategy
Russia's military doctrine dictates the use of nuclear weapons in response to any non-nuclear assault on Russian territory.
Russia’s military doctrine encompasses a broad range of potential national…
U.K. Statutory Prevent Duty: The Creation and Consequences of a Police-State
Introduced by Section 26 of the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015, the Prevent Duty seeks to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism by leveraging on the notion of “non-violent…