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Defense Discussions
NATO at Ankara: Beyond the “US is Back” Narrative
The 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara has concluded. While superficial diplomatic analyses celebrate a renewed United States commitment to transatlantic security, a rigorous structural reading of the final communiqué reveals an intensely transactional shift...
Middle East Security Studies
After the Killing of Ali Khamenei – Escalation, Nuclear Risk, and Alliance Credibility in the Middle East
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei served as Iran’s Supreme Leader from 1989 until his reported death in February 2026.
Source: Khamenei.ir / Wikimedia Commons
In late February 2026, coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel targeted multiple...
Regional Security Studies
The U.S. Operation in Venezuela: Strategic Implications for International Order and Alliance Cohesion
The January 3, 2026, U.S. operation, which resulted in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, is a significant event with far-reaching implications for international law, regional stability, and the future of the global...
Security and Defense Policy
Russia’s Hybrid War on Europe: Drones, Sabotage, and What Comes Next
Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Moscow's hybrid warfare against Europe has ramped up. They're mixing cyberattacks, physical sabotage, and drone incursions to hit critical infrastructure and chip away at NATO support while staying...
Op-Eds
Editorial: Reimagining NATO’s Role: A Veteran-Led Inquiry into Transatlantic Security
Global attention is already turning to next year’s NATO summit in Türkiye. Currently, the NATO Veterans Initiative (NAVI) is introducing its year-long workshop series "Transatlantic Security and Solidarity: NATO's Evolution, Contemporary Challenges, and Strategic...
Security and Defense Policy
Eight Minutes at the Louvre: A Case Study in Global Security Vulnerabilities and Strategic Response
Abstract:
This study analyzes the 2025 Louvre Museum jewel heist as a case of strategic failure in physical and intelligence security. It explores operational methods, vulnerabilities, and implications for global security practices and institutional resilience....
Expert Commentary
Navigating Challenges and Harnessing Potential: Refugee Entrepreneurship and Immigrant Integration
The landscape of refugee entrepreneurship in the United States is one characterized by a complex interplay of inherent challenges and support programs. While the federal government endeavors to provide opportunities for refugees and asylees...