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Is Europe Preparing for a High-Intensity Conflict? A Scenario-Based Assessment.
Executive Summary: Short conclusion: Europe is not on an inevitable path to a full-scale interstate war, but its political-military...
Andrei-Vasile Rus
2 days ago13 min read
From Reliance to Resilience: Why Europe Must Hedge Against U.S. Volatility and Build a Cohesive Defence
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has exposed Europe’s capability gaps and fragile supply chains, as well as the costs of...
Isabel Rodenas
Sep 47 min read
Hybrid Threats and the Erosion of Democratic Trust in Europe
What if a silent war had already begun… and you didn’t even notice? Across Europe, a new kind of war is unfolding—one that does not...
Alice Trenchard
Aug 75 min read
Europe's Defence Deficit: Why NATO is Unprepared for the Next Eastern Front
A New Era of European (In)security With its hybrid warfare tactics — both kinetic, like missile debris landing from Ukraine into Poland,...
Viktoriia Rafalovych
Jul 3113 min read
Election Interference in the Age of Hybrid Warfare
With half the world’s voting population having gone to the polls in 2024 and many more preparing for national elections in the coming...
Isabel Rodenas
Jul 86 min read
“Beyond the Border: What Ukraine’s Deep-Strike Drone Attack Means for the Future of Proxy and Drone Warfare”
Written by Viktoriia Rafalovych , Maximilian Wolf , Sophie Rieckmann , Andrei I. Cursaru Edited by Andrei I. Cursaru Introduction In June...
CYIS Organisation
Jun 512 min read
Algorithm Decisions. Who is Responsible for it? The Legal Challenge of AI and Refugee Rights
The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in sensitive decision-making contexts, such as migration and refugee rights, raises critical...
Luca Adib Tucci
Mar 245 min read
The Intersection of Environment and Warfare: Navigating Risks and Sustainability
The complex relationship between environment and warfare It is well-recognised that the environment needs to be protected in peacetime,...
CYIS Organisation
Feb 254 min read
Renewable Energy in Conflict Zones: Protecting War-Torn Environments
Renewable energy as a catalyst for environmental protection in conflict zones Renewable energy can play a transformative role in conflict...
CYIS Organisation
Feb 183 min read
Addressing Displacement Caused by Climate-Induced Disasters: A Call for Action
In recent years, the twin crises of climate change and human displacement have become inseparable, manifesting in devastating ways. From...
CYIS Organisation
Feb 114 min read
Energy Access in Conflict Zones: Challenges and Opportunities
Access to reliable energy is a cornerstone of modern society, enabling economic growth, education, healthcare, and overall human...
CYIS Organisation
Feb 44 min read
Bridging Identities: The Role of Intersectionality in Human Rights Youth Advocacy
“There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives” – Audre Lorde Intersectionality has become...
Maria Theoulaki
Oct 31, 20245 min read
What the COVID-19 pandemic revealed for the upcoming future of sustainable finance
2020 was marked by the unprecedented effects of the COVID-19 on financial sectors. The financial challenges raised during the pandemic...
Elodie Girves
Oct 26, 20244 min read
All that glitters is not gold: Do we really need financial literacy?
“College graduates spend 16 years gaining skills that will help them command a higher salary. Yet, little or no time is spent helping...
Damiano Saba
Oct 26, 20246 min read
Emergency Response Measures against High EU Public Debt Levels: What will happen to public finances
The COVID-19 crisis has caused a huge increase in the public debt levels of Member States. Governments have so far reduced the economic...
CYIS Organisation
Oct 26, 20245 min read
The Name on the Plate comes First: Taking stock of developments in the Serbia-Kosovo dispute
More than two decades after the armed conflict in Kosovo, the vehicle license plate dispute between Serbia and Kosovo escalated rapidly in...
Enea Shehaj
Oct 26, 20245 min read
Moldova's 2024 Election: Can Democracy Withstand Russian Disinformation Tactics?
On October 20th, 2024, Moldova faced one of its most pivotal moments since gaining independence in 1991. The upcoming elections hold more...
CYIS Organisation
Oct 21, 20244 min read
Digital Dictatorship: How Authoritarian Regimes Use Technology to Silence Dissent
As technology continues to advance, the way we communicate and access information has drastically changed. The internet has become a...
Maria Zoi Theoulaki
Oct 8, 20245 min read
Navigating the Shifting Geopolitical Landscape: Strategic Adaptations in a Complex World
Introduction In the 22nd century, the global geopolitical landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, reshaping alliances and defining new...
CYIS Organisation
Sep 25, 20243 min read
The Integration of AI in Modern Warfare: Ethical, Legal, and Practical Implications
In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and escalating global conflicts, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI)...
Mehmet Akif Uzer
Sep 24, 20246 min read
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