Ukraine, the Shadow War
For the most part, Russia’s war against Ukraine focusses our attention squarely on the conventional fighting. However, this war encompasses a great deal of...
Toulouse and the birth of modern jihadism
When two young men embellish a Toulouse FC replica shirt with the name of the city’s most notorious mass murderer, is it just a...
Why is China strengthening its military? It’s not all about war
China’s rapid military modernization has spurred considerable fear that the country could provoke a war with the United States. Such fear may owe to...
EU Member States Planning to Extend Surveillance Scheme to Ferry, Rail & Bus Passengers
The Member States are planning to step up surveillance of air travel as well as extend the scheme to ferry, rail, and bus journeys....
How FBI used ‘Cop City’ protests to snoop on activists in Chicago
Internal FBI documents indicate a larger federal law enforcement assessment related to “Anarchist extremism” and domestic terrorism. Last summer, a “Chicago Against Cop City”...
Terrorism a Collective Problem and its Challenges
Terrorism has become a global problem that affects everyone regardless of race, religion, or nationality. The recent US report that warned of the availability...
Special Military Operation We’ve Largely Forgotten
We had known for weeks it was coming. All the signs were there. The tough talk. The ultimatums and spurious accusations. The belligerent posturing...
Israeli security forces gear up for Ramadan as tensions remain high in Jerusalem, West Bank
Israeli security forces are once again gearing up for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which coincides with the Jewish holiday of Passover this...
From murder to stadium crush: Can Indonesia’s police reform?
Indonesia – Indonesia’s police force has developed a reputation for violence and impunity, but the murder case involving Police Brigadier Nofriansyah Yosua Hutabarat shocked...
With Ukraine war at critical junction, China takes bigger role
Russia’s assault on Ukraine is turning into a war of attrition and the defenders are facing a critical problem – they are firing more...