Tajikistan pleads poverty, spends money on unneeded luxuries
The government of Tajikistan is so cash-starved that it can barely afford to feed its people or provide them with drinking water. It does,...
Modern solutions to countering violent insurgencies
Countering violent extremism in Africa is complicated and nuanced. It requires a multi-faceted intervention to address the socio-economic issues that permit an insurgent group...
Extremist NFTs: How Does Blockchain Immortalise Extremism?
Introduction Blockchain allows users to preserve unique art, games, and photographs. One of the famous examples is the art collection by Beeple, who sold...
Succession Dilemmas in Latin America
One of the main problems faced by leftists in power face in Latin America is to build lasting hegemonies within constitutional frameworks that limit,...
How to prepare for new anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism finance laws
The pay-off for being proactive about safeguarding your business from association with fraudulent or criminal behaviour will give you peace of mind and can...
The war on terror: Offense or defense?
Islamic and Palestinian terrorists consider Israel to be a critical beachhead—and proxy—of the United States in the Middle East, and a significant collaborator with...
Deployed to Ukraine, Leopard 2 Are Ready for Battlefield
The first leopards arrived in Ukraine on Feb 24, marking the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion. It was Poland who has officially delivered Leopard...
Politicization Impacting Trust in the Military
The perception that the U.S. military is “pursuing ideological goals at the expense of military readiness and effectiveness” is negatively influencing service recruiting and...
Hong Kong’s new protest regulations are designed by those who don’t like protests
Our police commissioner has no sense of irony. Remember the long-running struggle, during the 2019 disturbances, to persuade the police to obey the law...
Global Terrorism Index 2023: Afghanistan Most Impacted for Fourth Straight Year
This is the tenth edition of the Global Terrorism Index (GTI). This report provides a comprehensive summary of the key global trends and patterns...