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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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Withdrawal of American Troops in Germany
Introduction On 2 May 2026, it was announced that the United States would withdraw up to 5,000 American troops from its military bases in Germany over the…
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Sanctions as Infrastructure: US Licensing Architecture and Venezuelan Oil Governance
The U.S. intervention in Venezuela in January 2026 marked an inflection point in Washington’s approach to Latin America. Trump’s long search for higher control of oil reserves…
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Russian Intelligence, Hungary, and the Restoration of EU Intelligence Integrity
Russia has turned the strategic use of intelligence into an art form, but one of its most valuable assets has just slipped through its fingers. Russia’s use…
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A state’s foreign policy can only be understood by studying its National Security Strategy: Especially when it comes to the United States
A common mistake in International Relations (IR) is trying to understand a state’s foreign policy without considering the provisions of its National Security Strategy (NSS) or the…
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Cracks in the Foundation: The Security Implications of Democratic Backsliding Inside NATO
For the 76 years of its existence, NATO has been the cornerstone of security in the North Atlantic. Characterized by its members’ mutual commitment to collective security…
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The IRGC, the Iranian Economy, and Prospects for Regime Change
Following US-Israeli military strikes on Iran and the explicit objective of forcing regime change, analysts have attempted to gauge the likelihood of the Islamic Republic falling. It…
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Who’s Watching? The Rise of Online OSINT
An American strike package takes off from Barksdale Air Force Base in the middle of the night. A Russian shadow fleet tanker makes a port call in…
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Who Will Guarantee Europe’s Security?
Decades of reliance on the transatlantic alliance have shaped Europe’s security thinking around the United States. The start of Donald Trump’s second administration has brought obvious shifts…
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Finland’s Impact on NATO: Why Europe Should Follow the “Finnish Model”
Finland is fully capable of defending itself against a Russian attack without immediate U.S. aid. Self-reliance is the core of the “Finnish Model,” a defence strategy integrating…
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Testing the Threshold: China’s Drone Incursion into Taiwanese Airspace
On 17th January 2026, at 5.44am, China reportedly launched a drone incursion into Taiwanese-controlled airspace above Pratas island in the South China Sea. Despite previous drone appearances,…