From Rivalry to the Operations Room: How Sudan Created an Egypt–Turkey Convergence to Support the Sudanese Army
From Rivalry to the Operations Room: How Sudan Created an Egypt–Turkey Convergence to Support the Sudanese Army

This investigation shows how Sudan’s war has become a space for an undeclared convergence between Egypt and Turkey, combining drone technology and geographic advantage to project influence. It highlights how military coordination intersects with economic interests, while warning of the risks of technology spread in a fragmented conflict. Sudan thus emerges as a testing ground

May 2, 2026

From Rivalry to the Operations Room: How Sudan Created an Egypt–Turkey Convergence to Support the Sudanese Army
A blueprint for a US-South Korea combined multi-domain task force
A blueprint for a US-South Korea combined multi-domain task force

This analysis argues that the US–ROK alliance must adapt to a more complex security environment by balancing greater South Korean self-reliance with more targeted US support. It proposes the creation of a combined Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF) to enhance deterrence against North Korea while also addressing broader regional threats, including China. The MDTF would bridge

May 1, 2026

A blueprint for a US-South Korea combined multi-domain task force
Legal Facades and Illicit Networks: How Criminal Economies Operate Within European Systems
Legal Facades and Illicit Networks: How Criminal Economies Operate Within European Systems

Rethinking Regulation, Enforcement, and Strategic Risk in the Post-Conflict Middle East Abstract As global illicit economies evolve, they increasingly operate not outside legal systems, but through them. This paper examines how criminal networks—particularly those linked to the Captagon trade emerging from post-Assad Syria—exploit legal frameworks in Europe and neighboring regions to facilitate large-scale trafficking operations.

April 30, 2026

Legal Facades and Illicit Networks: How Criminal Economies Operate Within European Systems
From Rivalry to the Operations Room: How Sudan Created an Egypt–Turkey Convergence to Support the Sudanese Army
From Rivalry to the Operations Room: How Sudan Created an Egypt–Turkey Convergence to Support the Sudanese Army

This investigation shows how Sudan’s war has become a space for an undeclared convergence between Egypt and Turkey, combining drone technology and geographic advantage to project influence. It highlights how military coordination intersects with economic interests, while warning of the risks of technology spread in a fragmented conflict. Sudan thus emerges as a testing ground

May 2, 2026

From Rivalry to the Operations Room: How Sudan Created an Egypt–Turkey Convergence to Support the Sudanese Army
A blueprint for a US-South Korea combined multi-domain task force
A blueprint for a US-South Korea combined multi-domain task force

This analysis argues that the US–ROK alliance must adapt to a more complex security environment by balancing greater South Korean self-reliance with more targeted US support. It proposes the creation of a combined Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF) to enhance deterrence against North Korea while also addressing broader regional threats, including China. The MDTF would bridge

May 1, 2026

A blueprint for a US-South Korea combined multi-domain task force
Legal Facades and Illicit Networks: How Criminal Economies Operate Within European Systems
Legal Facades and Illicit Networks: How Criminal Economies Operate Within European Systems

Rethinking Regulation, Enforcement, and Strategic Risk in the Post-Conflict Middle East Abstract As global illicit economies evolve, they increasingly operate not outside legal systems, but through them. This paper examines how criminal networks—particularly those linked to the Captagon trade emerging from post-Assad Syria—exploit legal frameworks in Europe and neighboring regions to facilitate large-scale trafficking operations.

April 30, 2026

Legal Facades and Illicit Networks: How Criminal Economies Operate Within European Systems

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This analysis argues that the US–ROK alliance must adapt to a more complex security environment by balancing greater South Korean self-reliance with more targeted US support. It proposes the creation

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A blueprint for a US-South Korea combined multi-domain task force

This analysis argues that the US–ROK alliance must adapt to a more complex security environment by balancing greater South Korean self-reliance with more targeted US support. It proposes the creation

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Dr Bojana Zori

Dr Bojana Zori is a Policy Analyst at the European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP), specialising in the Western Balkans and the Eastern Neighbourhood. Her work focuses on political and security dynamics in these regions, with particular attention to emerging threats, the influence of external actors, and their implications for EU foreign policy and the enlargement process.

Len Moma

Len Moma is the editor in chief of European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP). She specializes in Europe and the Middle East and the interplay between those two spaces. She has particular expertise on foreign and defense policy, European geopolitics, and the transatlantic relationship.

Alix Rondbary

Alix Rondbary. Prior to joining the European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP)., Dr Alix was a Senior Advisor in the Asia-Pacific Department of the EEAS, acting as the Alternate EU SOM for the ASEM process. He was also a Member of the Cabinet of HR/VP Catherine Ashton with responsibility for Asia and the Pacific, Turkey, and the general issue of how to frame and strengthen the EU’s relations with its strategic partners. Between 2005 and 2009.

Dr Rosa Halon

Dr Rosa Halon is the director of the European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP). Her fields of expertise include European politics, institutions, and foreign and security policy. Her current research focuses on the relationship between domestic politics and Europe’s global role.

She is the author of books, research-based articles, and opinion pieces in the international press on issues relating to European politics and international relations.

Dr Juseppe Spata

Dr Juseppe Spata is a Research Analyst at European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP), where he leads the portfolio on transatlantic and EU-NATO relations and MENA.

In this capacity, he monitors trends and policy developments related to EU-US and NATO-EU relations, as well as the broader transatlantic relationship (North and South), covering the full range of security challenges.

Mila Pandrson

Mila Pandrson is a Research Analyst at European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP). She leads the portfolio on Energy security.
Pandrson holds a MPhil in Regional Studies and History from the University of Oxford with a focus on the Southern Neighbourhood and the Middle East. He holds a BA with honours in International History from the London School of Economics (LSE).

Dr Bojana Zori

Dr Bojana Zori is a Policy Analyst at the European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP), specialising in the Western Balkans and the Eastern Neighbourhood. Her work focuses on political and security dynamics in these regions, with particular attention to emerging threats, the influence of external actors, and their implications for EU foreign policy and the enlargement process.

Len Moma

Len Moma is the editor in chief of European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP). She specializes in Europe and the Middle East and the interplay between those two spaces. She has particular expertise on foreign and defense policy, European geopolitics, and the transatlantic relationship.

Alix Rondbary

Alix Rondbary. Prior to joining the European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP)., Dr Alix was a Senior Advisor in the Asia-Pacific Department of the EEAS, acting as the Alternate EU SOM for the ASEM process. He was also a Member of the Cabinet of HR/VP Catherine Ashton with responsibility for Asia and the Pacific, Turkey, and the general issue of how to frame and strengthen the EU’s relations with its strategic partners. Between 2005 and 2009.

Dr Rosa Halon

Dr Rosa Halon is the director of the European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP). Her fields of expertise include European politics, institutions, and foreign and security policy. Her current research focuses on the relationship between domestic politics and Europe’s global role.

She is the author of books, research-based articles, and opinion pieces in the international press on issues relating to European politics and international relations.

Dr Juseppe Spata

Dr Juseppe Spata is a Research Analyst at European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP), where he leads the portfolio on transatlantic and EU-NATO relations and MENA.

In this capacity, he monitors trends and policy developments related to EU-US and NATO-EU relations, as well as the broader transatlantic relationship (North and South), covering the full range of security challenges.

Mila Pandrson

Mila Pandrson is a Research Analyst at European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP). She leads the portfolio on Energy security.
Pandrson holds a MPhil in Regional Studies and History from the University of Oxford with a focus on the Southern Neighbourhood and the Middle East. He holds a BA with honours in International History from the London School of Economics (LSE).

Dr Bojana Zori

Dr Bojana Zori is a Policy Analyst at the European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP), specialising in the Western Balkans and the Eastern Neighbourhood. Her work focuses on political and security dynamics in these regions, with particular attention to emerging threats, the influence of external actors, and their implications for EU foreign policy and the enlargement process.

Len Moma

Len Moma is the editor in chief of European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP). She specializes in Europe and the Middle East and the interplay between those two spaces. She has particular expertise on foreign and defense policy, European geopolitics, and the transatlantic relationship.

Alix Rondbary

Alix Rondbary. Prior to joining the European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP)., Dr Alix was a Senior Advisor in the Asia-Pacific Department of the EEAS, acting as the Alternate EU SOM for the ASEM process. He was also a Member of the Cabinet of HR/VP Catherine Ashton with responsibility for Asia and the Pacific, Turkey, and the general issue of how to frame and strengthen the EU’s relations with its strategic partners. Between 2005 and 2009.

Dr Rosa Halon

Dr Rosa Halon is the director of the European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP). Her fields of expertise include European politics, institutions, and foreign and security policy. Her current research focuses on the relationship between domestic politics and Europe’s global role.

She is the author of books, research-based articles, and opinion pieces in the international press on issues relating to European politics and international relations.

Dr Juseppe Spata

Dr Juseppe Spata is a Research Analyst at European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP), where he leads the portfolio on transatlantic and EU-NATO relations and MENA.

In this capacity, he monitors trends and policy developments related to EU-US and NATO-EU relations, as well as the broader transatlantic relationship (North and South), covering the full range of security challenges.

Mila Pandrson

Mila Pandrson is a Research Analyst at European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP). She leads the portfolio on Energy security.
Pandrson holds a MPhil in Regional Studies and History from the University of Oxford with a focus on the Southern Neighbourhood and the Middle East. He holds a BA with honours in International History from the London School of Economics (LSE).

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