Armed conflict is often measured by territorial gains, military casualties, and geopolitical consequences. Yet one of its most enduring and overlooked consequences is the destruction of health systems and the disproportionate burden placed on the health of women and girls. As conflicts become increasingly protracted, attacks on healthcare facilities, the displacement of civilians, and widespread Read More…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly become a defining feature of global strategic competition, with governments investing heavily in AI capabilities to strengthen economic competitiveness, technological leadership, and national security. While much of the discussion surrounding AI focuses on its transformative potential, less attention has been given to the broader implications of the infrastructure required to Read More…
On May 2, 2026, the World Health Organization received notification of a hantavirus outbreak aboard a Dutch-flagged cruise ship. While the outbreak remains contained at the time of reporting, it has renewed policy attention to the persistent security risks posed by zoonotic diseases (any disease naturally transmissible between animals and humans) and the global systems Read More…