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How the Case of Jimmy Lai Erodes Hong Kong’s International Status
Executive Summary Hong Kong’s “One Country, Two Systems” framework is a constitutional framework devised by China to govern Hong Kong, guaranteeing that, while Hong Kong remains…
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The Mythos Moment
Executive Summary The development of Anthropic’s Mythos signals a structural shift in cybersecurity, as AI systems approach or surpass human capabilities in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities…
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Canada’s Electricity Strategy: A National Project Presents International Opportunities
Executive Summary In his address to WEF in January 2026, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney highlighted the recent weaponization of economic integration by major powers as…
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What the Shangri-La Dialogue Reveals About Security in the Asia-Pacific
Established in 2002, the Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) is the premier defence and security conference in the Asia-Pacific region and provides a unique opportunity for allies and…
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Gaza’s Ceasefire Risks Entrenching Israeli Control
Executive Summary Seven months after the October 2025 ceasefire, Gaza’s ceasefire remains in place but progress towards phase two has stalled. The second phase has stalled…
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Understanding the Green Paradox
The global energy crisis, driven by the conflict in Iran, has arrived swiftly, disrupting 20% of global oil supply and sending prices surging past $100 per…
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Austrian Eurofighter Intercept of US Military Aircraft: Non-NATO Airspace Coordination
Executive Summary On 10–11 May 2026, Austrian Eurofighters intercepted US U-28A ISR aircraft on consecutive days, with the second incident triggering a Priority A quick reaction…
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Sweden’s Emerging Role in NATO
Introduction Sweden is one of NATO’s newest members, and beyond the formal commitments to the alliance, its recent policies and defence initiatives suggest an effort to…
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Syria’s Economic Reconstruction
Executive Summary The Syrian Transitional Government headed by President Ahmad Al Sharaa, is attempting to overhaul Syria’s economy once marked by cronyism and state backed cartels…
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The Weaponization of the Dollar: Can BRICS build a credible alternative?
Since the end of World War II, the American dollar has become the most important global currency, occupying a 57.8 % share of worldwide central bank…
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Capital in Crossfire: Analysing the Investment Game of India and China in Iran
Executive Summary Iran’s strategic location and energy abundance have made it a target of investment for both India and China, though the two countries have approached…
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US Security Strategy in APAC: Revisiting the US National Defence Strategy Posture
Executive Summary Trump’s statements and the US’s suggestions to pause the US’s $14 billion arms sales to Taiwan have sparked security and military concerns over the…