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The CISES blog publishes short-form articles on subjects within the Centre’s research remit. Each 400–600-word contribution offers a focused treatment of its subject, with a flexible structure, embedded source links and recommended further reading
Latest publications
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China Wants to Turn Economic Strength Into Wartime Capacity
Executive summary On August 28 of this year, China’s National People’s Congress Standing Committee adopted a revised National Defense Mobilization Law, which entered into force on October…
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Success vs. Failure: How Does US Domestic Law Overreach Affect Foreign Policy
A US indictment released on 29 April 2026 by the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York alleges that Rubén Rocha Moya, the governor…
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The Costs of Jordan’s Strategic Importance
Executive summary The Kingdom of Jordan has long been one of the United States’ closest security partners in the Middle East, with its military facilities previously used…
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The Drone War in Sudan: How External Support Is Reshaping the Conflict
Recent Escalation Since June 2026, drone attacks have intensified across Sudan, with strikes targeting fuel stations, transport infrastructure and other strategic sites in El Obeid, Atbara and…
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Australia’s “Soft Power” Tactics in the Pacific
In early 2024, Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) foreign minister Justin Tkatchenko confirmed that the government was in talks with China about a potential security and policing deal.…
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The Case Against AI Passports (and where policy should go next)
On the 17th of June, Estonian PM Kristen Michal approved a proposal for artificial intelligence (AI) ID codes. This outlined a new identification mechanism similar to physical…
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Can Hezbollah Destabilise Syria?
In recent weeks, the Syrian government has accused Hezbollah of operating within Syrian territory, including perpetrating targeted attacks on religious figures and planning attacks on Israel from…
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Long-Range Deterrence and Autonomous Warfare in Turkiye’s SAHA 2026
The recently concluded SAHA 2026 International Defense and Aerospace Exhibition in Türkiye showcased leading innovations emerging from Türkiye’s defense industry. Among the systems unveiled at the Istanbul…
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Evaluating Geopolitical Threats to Climate Asymmetry
In early 2026, climate stress in the Mekong Delta highlighted the fragility of regional rice production and the wider exposure of Southeast Asian food systems to environmental…
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Defence Unicorns Need More than Investor Forums
The UK Government must move from taking advice to taking action On 22 April, the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced that the Defence Investors’ Advisory Group…