Zimbabwe’s cyber city: Urban utopia or surveillance menace?
HARARE — In a fertile stretch of fields and farms dubbed New Harare, Zimbabwe is building a high-tech “cyber city” a world away from...
Should Organizations Adapt Their Cybersecurity in Light of Russia-Ukraine Conflict?
They should – Dr Suleyman Ozarslan Geopolitics and cyber warfare are complex issues. Meanwhile, enterprise security has always been nuanced and multi-faceted. However, I...
Iran Aims to Gain Stronger Foothold in Central Asia
Almost a year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Central Asian region continues to grapple with the ripple effects of the changing geopolitical environment. ...
4 takeaways from this year’s important Munich Security Conference
Dubbed the Davos of Defense, the Munich Security Conference attracts heads of state, generals, intelligence chiefs and top diplomats from around the world. With...
From the Newsroom: How to trust the news media
Did you see that story this week that says a new poll shows half of Americans believe national news organizations purposely mislead or misinform...
Will Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan’s Reforms Be Transformative?
Recently, among Central Asian countries, it has become a trend to create a “new Stan” after the countries’ so-called founding fathers. For instance, before...
What to Expect from the 2023 Munich Security Conference
Every year since 1963, the Munich Security Conference has hosted governments, experts and companies to come together to discuss Euro-Atlantic defense and security issues....
Water security is a national security issue, here’s why
Water scarcity is a critical concern on the sustainability agenda. Only 1% of the earth’s surface water is accessible drinking water – and one...
Reading between the lines: Europe’s increased security engagement in the Indo-Pacific
The European Union is seeking to increase its political, economic and military presence in the so-called Indo-Pacific, a mega-region stretching from the east coast...
IMF: Fragmentation Could Cost Global Economy up to 7% of GDP
The International Monetary Fund said that fragmentation could cost the global economy up to 7% of GDP in a new report. The longer-term cost...