Soheil Milani discusses the breakdown of peace, shifting US policy, and spiralling instability.
Defense
Landmines: The Invisible Enemy
In this infographic, Scott Falls outlines the global use of anti-personnel landmines and the international community’s efforts to eradicate them.
China’s Remarkable Naval Surface Combatant Modernization
Shahryar Pasandideh discusses the remarkable scale and pace of China’s naval modernization.
Africa’s Newest Navy
Paul Pryce discusses the emergence of a new maritime player in West Africa: Equatorial Guinea.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Japan’s New SDF (Part 2/2)
In part two, Piotr Zulauf continues his discussion of Japan’s strategic stance, starting with the new National Defense Program Guidelines. Another policy initiative undertaken by Abe has been the establishment of National Defense Program Guidelines (NDPG) alongside the NSS. While the NSS deals with issues of grey zones and their dangers, the NDPG outlines Japan’s Read More…
The importance of protecting our satellite systems
Stuart discusses how heavily western militaries rely on satellites and why they are under threat.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Japan’s New SDF (Part 1/2)
In part one of a two part series, Piotr Zulauf examines the changing image of the Japanese military.
Spring Conference Round Up
Alex Liatsis summarises the NCC’s Spring Conference on Arctic Sovereignty and Security.
NATO: One For All, And All For None
In his latest article, David Hunter discusses NATO’s member states’ different understanding of the intended role of the organisation.
An Ambiguous Time in NATO-France Relations
Corinne Stancescu analyzes recent shifts in the France-NATO relationship.